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leeleepea's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
amnascinski's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty cool. The relationship with the hare was really cute. Some passages felt like the author is going a little too fast, but the story is nice and you get to appreciate Finnish humour.
soundslikeanna's review against another edition
4.0
Libro dall’umorismo sottile, Vatanen personaggio indimenticabile.
Capitolo preferito: “In chiesa”
Capitolo preferito: “In chiesa”
asummaryofsorts's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lindasdarby's review against another edition
3.0
This book was totally random. That being said I enjoyed it and if you are going to read a book about someone who wants to change their life this is much better than the rubbish Eat, Pray, Love.
jenmat1197's review against another edition
3.0
This is a story about Vatanen, a Finnish journalist who one day hits a hare with his car on his way home from work. He goes after the hare and this leads to an adventure with him and the animal. They travel all over Finland and Vatanen plays many different parts and meets a lot of people along the way. The whole time, the Hare remains his constant companion. Vatanen has left his wife, but he has discovered that he likes living on his own - likes living in the moment. He is on a wild adventure that involves lots of snow (of course), reinder and even a bear. Every person that Vatenen encounters says something about human nature - that living a simple life isn't so simple.
This was a pretty good book. It was what I would consider quirky. There were a few parts where I chuckled. It is a little all over the place, but the hare did help keep the central focus of the story in line for me. I could picture the scenery of Finland while I read, and could imagine the deep north and what it must have looked like.
It is a short novel, that might be something you would try if you found it in the library.
This was a pretty good book. It was what I would consider quirky. There were a few parts where I chuckled. It is a little all over the place, but the hare did help keep the central focus of the story in line for me. I could picture the scenery of Finland while I read, and could imagine the deep north and what it must have looked like.
It is a short novel, that might be something you would try if you found it in the library.
haami's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gmonnie's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
emmanlgc's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0