'Vaaralla: Kuvia laitakaupungilta' Summary

Vaaralla follows the lives of several families in a working-class district of Oulu, Finland, in the 1800s. The Nikkiläs are a childless couple, while the Viios are a widowed mother and daughter. The Latus are a large family struggling to make ends meet, and the Vimparis are a family living in extreme poverty. The novel depicts the challenges faced by these families, particularly the women and children, and provides a detailed portrayal of the social and economic conditions of the time.