Juoksuhaudantie by Kari Hotakainen
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In this poignant and darkly humorous novel, a man named Matti Virtanen embarks on an obsessive quest to purchase a house in the suburbs, believing it will reunite him with his estranged wife and daughter. As he navigates the absurdities and challenges of the Finnish real estate market, Matti's journey becomes a reflection on the pressures of modern life, societal expectations, and the elusive nature of happiness. Through a series of misadventures and encounters with eccentric characters, the story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the lengths one might go to in pursuit of personal redemption.
The 17009th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- Finnish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- Finnish
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- Alternate Titles
- - Trench Road
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- Nordic Council Literature Prize (Nordic Council Literature Prize)