The Year of the Hare by Arto Paasilinna

The Year of the Hare

Pushkin Press Classics

Arto Paasilinna with Herbert Lomas (Translator)

4 hours, 36 minutes first pub 1975 (editions)

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Vatanen, a journalist, is feeling burned out and sick of the city. One summer evening, he and a photographer set out on an assignment, and as they drive through the country, the car hits a young hare. Vatanen leaves the car to save the injured cre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,341 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
funny 67%
lighthearted 53%
reflective 36%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 14%
emotional 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 4%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 41%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 35% | Character: 31% | Plot: 30% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.45

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