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224 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781780721644
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Short Books UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From a hugely popular, award-winning Finnish author, this entertaining, profound, and satirical tale follows a Romanian beggar living on the streets of Helsinki. Vatanescu, a young Romanian construction worker, desires two things: a future for hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
lighthearted 55%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 33% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, Sexual content224 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781780721644
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Short Books UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From a hugely popular, award-winning Finnish author, this entertaining, profound, and satirical tale follows a Romanian beggar living on the streets of Helsinki. Vatanescu, a young Romanian construction worker, desires two things: a future for hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
lighthearted 55%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 33% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, Sexual content