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squeak's review against another edition
4.0
The adventures of a man and his hare. A charming but dry book about a man that escapes from the inhumanity of society by caring for an animal and living on short term jobs in the woods or in the countryside. His encounters with people are more or less pleasant, often weird, and they offer the reader a chance to reflect on the rules of society and the often irrationally mean behaviors of humans. A light reading, humorous but rarely funny, it offers chances to reflect, but only if reader desires it. Otherwise the strange succession of events can be simply enjoyed and smiled upon.
jeremybmueller's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.25
cybersuccubus's review against another edition
2.0
This wasn't really my kind of book. I found the story to be a bit dull and the characters I could not get attached to or relate to in any way. It's good that it was a quick read but I don't think I'll be recommending it.
sci_mom's review against another edition
3.0
Translated novels are not for everyone and not all translated novels are created equal. This one is more enjoyable if you know a little bit about Finnish literature before you start reading. I read this short description http://faculty.washington.edu/akn/1510902.pdf and it definitely helped me to appreciate this book more. I wanted to read it because it is in the UNESCO Collection of Representative Works for Finland and I am trying to read at least 26 books by foreign authors this year. I liked it for what it is.
cnhs's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
spencergl's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was a great story up until the last few chapters. Granted the last two were great chapters, but there is the part leading up to the very end, in essence one of the very last very climatic parts of the story that I thought was a bit out of character for the main character.
Aside from that, truly a great story! I love the adventure in it, the ties to nature, the hare, and the shenanigans that our heroes embark on.
Aside from that, truly a great story! I love the adventure in it, the ties to nature, the hare, and the shenanigans that our heroes embark on.
paracosm's review against another edition
4.0
Short book about the ordinary but interesting adventures of some guy and his hare. Charming, nice to read, but not particularly memorable.