Lost Believers is such an amazing story. I did not know that geology and the 1970s Soviet mining industry could be so interesting! The stories of Agafia and Galina highlight the importance and purity of nature, while shining a light on the industries that do great harm to it. Agafia is an innocent soul who cares greatly for the taiga in Siberia where she lives, accompanied by only her close family and the land around her. Galina comes into her life, intent on finding iron and mining the land, but Agafia shows her just how beautiful nature is and can be. Their story of friendship, as well as Galina's and Snow Crane's relationship were wonderful to read. I only wish that Agafia's point of view was shown more!