Перед заморозками

The book's mood is so palpable—what specific techniques or choices do you think contributed most to that sense of foreboding and suspense?

The characters often seem caught between right and wrong, which made me question what I would do in their place. How did others interpret their decisions?

The Nordic environment adds so much to the tone—I'm curious whether the author based it on real locations or if it was a product of imagination.