A wonderful book about the tradition of hunting in the Swiss canton of Grisons, about nature and the nature of Grisons hunters. As far as its language is concerned, this novel evokes the rythm and sound of a long poem. The author elaborates on the history and culture of one specific alpine valley, drawing his testimonies from his own family history and personal experience as well as from a wide range of literature. The novel was translated from Rumantsch. ( )