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

Set in Finland in 1939, this is the story of one man who remains in his home town when everyone else has fled, burning down their houses in their wake, before the invading Russians arrive. Timo remains behind because he can't imagine life anywhere...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

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

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.47

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