The Howling Miller by Arto Paasilinna

The Howling Miller

Arto Paasilinna

284 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective medium-paced
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When Gunnar Huttunen turns up in a small village to restore a dilapidated mill, its inhabitants are instinctively wary. He's big. He's a bit odd. And he's a stranger. Everyone loves his brilliant animal impressions but these feelings soon sour whe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 181 reviews

Moods

adventurous 60%
dark 60%
funny 60%
emotional 40%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 16%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.65

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