"Kotona: A Picture of the East of Finland" is a novel by the Swedish writer Jakob Arenberg, who is noted for his incredible skill in describing nature and landscapes. The author successfully combines a subtle psychological portrait of the main character, a leading Finnish peasant, with shades of social realism. The novel tells about the life of peasants in the gray and somewhat pessimistic atmosphere of the village of Cotona, reflecting all the difficulty and simplicity of the life of a peasant family. The feeling of nature, reflected in their reality, creates a unique atmosphere of the book, which keeps the reader in suspense until the very end. "Kotona: Picture of Eastern Finland" is not just a book, it is an amazing journey into the world of nature and human feelings, which will leave an unforgettable impression on its readers.