Discussion Guide: NORTH IS THE NIGHT

  • North is the Night explores Finnish mythology while also highlighting the story of two friends. How much did you know about Finnish folklore before starting the novel?
  • We don’t want to give too much away, but animals play a big role in the novel. Which animal do you most connect with?
  • While the novel is about the friendship between Siiri and Aina, they each go on their own journeys of self-discovery. What do you think Siiri learned by the end of the novel and what do you think Aina learned?
  • Aina’s heart is pulled in different directions throughout North is the Night. How do you think she balances her two loves at the end of the novel?