The Year of the Hare by Arto Paasilinna

The Year of the Hare

Arto Paasilinna with Herbert Lomas (Translator)

135 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous funny reflective slow-paced

Description

A journalist and a photographer set out on an assignment on lovely sunny evening. As they drive through the country they hit a young hare. Vatanen, the journalist, leaves the car and goes in search of the injured creature. The grateful animal adop...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
funny 67%
lighthearted 55%
reflective 34%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 15%
relaxing 13%
emotional 10%
tense 4%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 32% | Character: 22% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.46

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