The year of the hare is not a boring book and you can read it in an afternoon or two and its pleasant and has some undercurrent of swirling meaning that is more than apparent. In an almost clinical fashion paasilinna records one mans odyssey into exile from society and follows him as he gradually travels further and further away from civilization until he crosses over into neighbouring russia somewhere. First published in 1975 at the height of the backtonature movement, paasilinnas charming, lowkey allegory pursues a journalist abandoning his helsinki life for the companionship of a pet hare. She suggested paasilinna s the year of the hare which is apparently a classic in finland, where it was first published in 1975. By arto paasilinna, pico iyer foreword by penguin books, 9780143117926, 208pp. Browse arto paasilinnas bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The year of the hare by arto paasilinna new in 2010 did you ever just want to chuck it all and wander in the woods.
Apr 26, 2011 what makes the year of the hare so compelling is how paasilinna makes no effort to glorify any of vatanens actions or offer any justifications for what he does. Text publishing the year of the hare, book by arto paasilinna. Apr 25, 2011 arto paasilinna s the year of the hare was published the same year as the good life was first screened on british tv. Arto paasilinna s novel the year of the hare doesnt really break any new literary ground, but i enjoyed it overall and found the tale to be amusing. Arto paasilinnas brothers are the writers erno paasilinna, reino paasilinna and mauri paasilinna. Crazy, funny, hilarious, non sense one of the best novels by paasilinna. His most famous books include the year of the hare, the howling miller, a charming mass suicide and the forest of hanged foxes. She suggested paasilinnas the year of the hare which is apparently a classic in finland, where it was first published in 1975. A novel paperback dec 28 2010 by arto paasilinna author, pico iyer foreword 4. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. This act changes the course of the finns next 364 days and beyond, documented in arto paasilinnas international bestseller the year of the hare, as he abruptly decides to leave his job, wife and home for whatever.
It perfectly captures the spirit of the 70s, and the finnish setting gives it a kind of magic. The year of the hare is more an accumulation of episodes, not always neatly connected, but its so goodnatured and has so much varied action and that animalappeal that it makes for a consistently enjoyable read. The year of the hare by arto paasilinna pdf free download the year of the hare. Arto paasilinnas most popular book is the year of the hare. When he and a photographer hit a hare while driving on assignment, vatanen alone follows the injured animal into the woods. Arto paasilinna the year of the hare was first published in 1975 but has not been available in english until now. No wonder the french have made this book into a cult. Arto paasilinna audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Such is the case in finnish author arto paasilinnas book the year of the hare, published by penguin canada. Arto paasilinna is an awardwinning author of more than thirty novels, all of which have been translated into numerous languages. Books by arto paasilinna author of the year of the hare. Profile of arto paasilinna, whose picaresque novels have been. The year of the hare is a book by the finnish author arto paasilinna. The country is finland and the novel is the year of the hare by arto paasilinna. Janiksen vuosi is a 1975 picaresque novel by finnish author arto paasilinna. It is paasilinnas second novel to be translated into english following the howling miller.
What makes the year of the hare so compelling is how paasilinna makes no effort to glorify any of vatanens actions or offer any justifications for what. The year of the hare is arto paasilinnas masterpiece and bestloved of his works. A novel of one mans existential journey away from his life and in to the wild. Arto tapio paasilinna 20 april 1942 15 october 2018 was a finnish writer, being a former journalist turned comic novelist. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The nature of satire arto paasilinna the year of the hare. A novel essay and need some advice, post your arto paasilinna essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to. Arto paasilinna was born in kittila finland in 1942. He is one of finlands most famous authors abroad, his books have been translated into more than 40 languages.
The nz herald paasilinna, cest dabord du plaisir pur. Buy a cheap copy of the year of the hare book by arto paasilinna. If you are too timid to actually cut all the ties to your civilized life, but still have a yearning to get away from clocks and calendars, arto paasilinnas the year of the hare provides the perfect escape literature. Arto paasilinnas the year of the hare was published the same year as the good life was first screened on british tv. His books long remained unnoticed by finlands chronically antagonistic literary critics, but thanks to his great popularity, many of them have reassessed their opinions. Arto paasilinnas novel the year of the hare doesnt really break any new literary ground, but i enjoyed it overall and found the tale to be amusing. Leave the business world behind to travel like barbara weibel who shares her experience at hole in the donut if you are too timid to actually cut all the ties to your civilized life, but still have a yearning to get away from.
America in vietnam, january 25, 1963february 15, 1964 and read the year of the hare. Buy year of the hare, the 7th revised edition by paasilinna, arto isbn. This act changes the course of the finns next 364 days and beyond, documented in arto paasilinnas international bestseller the year of the hare, as he abruptly decides to leave his job, wife and home for whatever awaits him with his new, wild, recovering companion. Of course we can not wait for an abandonment by one of the protagonists of the novels of paasilinna. Pdf the year of the hare by arto paasilinna download pdf. A skewed and skewering look at finland the new york times. Arto paasilinna 19422018 is the most renowned contemporary finnish author, having published 35 novels and countless other works over a career spanning 50 years. It is paasilinna s second novel to be translated into english following the howling miller. After a successful, but ultimately meaningless, punt as a journalist, he quit his job and sold his boat to write the year of the hare, which has since gone on to become an international bestseller. He is one of the most successful writers in finland and one of the most famous finnish authors abroad. Paasilinna, born in 1942 in kittila, a small town in the north of finland, in the region of lapland, was a poet, a forester and a journalist, before devoting himself to write novels full time. Paasilinna is best known for his novel the year of the hare which became a cult bestseller. The year of the hare is a book at once simple and deep. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
The year of the hare was first published in 1975 but has not been available in english until now. A journalist and a photographer set out on an assignment on. The two men stopped, and vatanen part in the pursuit of the wounded animal in the forest. Arto paasilinna the year of the hare inkroci magazine. In 1995, more than 20 years after it came out in finland, a translation of year of the hare. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. Since the early 1970s, he has written a novel a year, in which dissatisfied fins run for the forests, shaking off their urban shackles in search. Nov 12, 2019 the year of the hare is a story of mans, vatanens, yearning back to nature and about his struggles of trying to free himself from the chains of modern day civilization. Perhaps paasilinnas novel is so popular for this precise reason. Arto paasilinna is a writer whose works have been at the top of the bestseller lists for twenty years.
Arto paasilinna has 61 books on goodreads with 47758 ratings. Arto paasilinna s most popular book is the year of the hare. The year of the hare is an entertaining mix of fable, farce, midlife crisis and road book. The year of the hare by arto paasilinna my bookshop. Paasilinna is mostly known for his 1975 novel the year of the hare janiksen vuosi, a bestseller in france and finland, translated into 18 languages, awarded three international prizes, and adapted twice into feature films. If you are too timid to actually cut all the ties to your civilized life, but still have a yearning to get away from clocks and calendars, arto paasilinna s the year of the hare provides the perfect escape literature. So to speak, vatanen leaves here his previous life, work, wife, apartment. It tells the story of kaarlo vatanen, a frustrated. The year of the hare by arto paasilinna librarything. He is the author of thirtyfive novels and twelve nonfiction works which have been translated into over 27 languages. This 1975 novel, which was paasilinnas first work and is his own favourite, has been translated into several languages and has been a bestseller in france. The book jacket compares this book to the life of pi, but the comparison is lost on me. Written more than 30 years ago the book is now more topical than ever. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas customer service home todays deals new releases.
Its a thoroughly enjoyable read that challenges the readers assumptions about whats important in life. It tells the story of kaarlo vatanen, a frustrated journalist, who, after nearly killing a hare with his car, turns away from an unhappy and unwholesome life. Buy year of the hare by arto paasilinna, in very good condition. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the year of the hare. Digital audiobook 12272010 compact disc 12282010 audio cassette 1212010. Year of the hare by arto paasilinna used very good. Together with his new friend, he leaves his old life.
The year of the hare is a story of mans, vatanens, yearning back to nature and about his struggles of trying to free himself from the chains of modern day civilization. Year of the hare by arto paasilinna, 9780720612776, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. An internationally bestselling comic novel in which a manwith the help of a bunnysuddenly realizes whats important in life escapism. One of finlands most successful novelists, he won a broad readership outside of finland in a way few other finnish authors have before. Aug 01, 2006 buy year of the hare, the 7th revised edition by paasilinna, arto isbn. The book is about a journalist vatanen, who finds a hare in the forest. I have read the life of pi and found it to be much more substantial. Arto paasilinna is a finnish writer, born april 20, 1942 in kittila in finnish lapland. In finland, he has been one of the most popular authors since the 1970s. Paasilinna doesnt weigh things down with too much social or political commentary, and has fun at almost everyones expense. Dec 07, 2006 the year of the hare is not a boring book and you can read it in an afternoon or two and its pleasant and has some undercurrent of swirling meaning that is more than apparent. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access.