Arto Paasilinna
Arto Paasilinna (1942-2018) was a renowned Finnish author known for his humorous and satirical novels. He gained international fame with his book 'The Year of the Hare' (Jäniksen vuosi), which has been translated into numerous languages and adapted into films. Paasilinna's works often explore themes of nature, human behavior, and the absurdity of modern life, and he is considered one of Finland's most prominent contemporary writers.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. The Year of the Hare
A burnt-out journalist on assignment in the Finnish countryside hits a hare with his car, leading to a life-changing experience. He decides to leave his job, wife, and mundane life behind to live in the wilderness with the injured hare he has nursed back to health. The story follows his humorous and sometimes philosophical adventures as he adapts to his new life, meeting a variety of eccentric characters along the way.
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