The Burnt-Out Town of Miracles by Roy Jacobsen

The Burnt-Out Town of Miracles

Roy Jacobsen

208 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

It is 1939, and the Soviets have invaded Finland. As everyone else in his village flees, burning down their houses in their wake, Timo remains behind. He is unable to imagine life anywhere else, unable to conceive of doing anything else besides fe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

dark 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
relaxing 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.39

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