The Year of the Hare
6 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Piiku from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Friday, July 24, 2009
"Vatanen the journalista is sick of his job and fed up with the city life. One summer evening while he is out on an assignment his car hits a young hare on a country road. Vatanen goes in search of the injured creature, and this small incident becomes a life-changing experience as he decides to travel in the wilds of Finland with his new-found friend. Their adventures take in forest fires, pagan sacrifies, military war games, killer bears and much more."
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I have this book in Finnish. I've read it years ago, and don't remember that much, but as the book is considered as "a classic" already, I thought it would be perfect for this RABCK-exchange. Happy reading, ApoloniaX!
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I have this book in Finnish. I've read it years ago, and don't remember that much, but as the book is considered as "a classic" already, I thought it would be perfect for this RABCK-exchange. Happy reading, ApoloniaX!
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Journal Entry 5 by Releanna from Wien Bezirk 23 - Liesing, Wien Austria on Wednesday, August 5, 2009
thank you so much, ApoloniaX, for this wishlist surprise :)
Journal Entry 6 by Releanna from Wien Bezirk 23 - Liesing, Wien Austria on Friday, September 4, 2009
I also can only give 7 points - I liked the first 2 thirds better then the last. The first bear appearance was great but the killing wasn't - although I could kind of understand Vatanen's motivation for wanting to kill the bear. What totally irritated me was the unnecessarily brutal killing of the raven - didn't like that at all.
What I've experienced with several Paasillina-stories is that they are really elaborate in the beginning but get more and more cursory towards the end.
But all in all I liked the story pretty much
What I've experienced with several Paasillina-stories is that they are really elaborate in the beginning but get more and more cursory towards the end.
But all in all I liked the story pretty much
Journal Entry 7 by Releanna at Multi-Winner Sweepstakes for October, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, October 18, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (10/19/2009 UTC) at Multi-Winner Sweepstakes for October, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases
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to Beautifulhooker - congratulations!
to Beautifulhooker - congratulations!
Thank you for the book! It looks very intresting and I look forward to reading it :) The postcard and bookmarks are fab. I love the christmas one <3
I enjoyed this book. Quiet a sweet story if you ignore the killings. I felt bad for the bear, seemed like a pointless waste of time chasing it after it was far enough away not to come back anytime soon. I wish my cat was a tame as that Hare.
Journal Entry 10 by redfox5 at UK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (6/1/2010 UTC) at UK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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I wrote in your postcard that this was for the intl sweeps but I was wrong! Sorry, it's actually for UK smile day. Enjoy the books!
Thank you very much for this book. Not something I would have picked off the shelf. But looks a good read. I have read the first two chapters already,and am enjoying it. Thanks again.
Had to read this one immediately. It intrigued me. A "little" book, with a lot happening in it! I would have liked the bear to escape after it "defected" across the border, and I too wish my cat was as tame as the hare!
Now, where to send this book next?
Now, where to send this book next?
Have "lent" this one to a friend at my church as an introduction to BookCrossing.
The book was returned to me by my friend at church, who described it as "quite interesting". I am taking this one to Opera in the Park, to see if any of the Leeds Bookcrossers would like to read it
Charming & quirky little novel. I really enjoyed this quick read.
Visiting a friend in Prague in a couple of weeks, and will take this with me for her. Such a well travelled book deserves to explore another country - I'm sure Vatanen would approve.
Visiting a friend in Prague in a couple of weeks, and will take this with me for her. Such a well travelled book deserves to explore another country - I'm sure Vatanen would approve.