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The burnt-out town of miracles

Paperback • 2008 • English • 1. edition

The burnt-out town of miracles

By Roy Jacobsen

4 Ratings • 4.3 of 5

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About the book

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 else, doing anything else besides felling the trees near his home. This is a novel about belonging - a tale of powerful and forbidden friendships forged during a war, of unexpected bravery and astonishing survival instincts. The Burnt-Out Town of Mirac...Show more

Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary

Book details

ISBN

9780719521126

Publisher

Vigmostad & Bjørke AS (VB Import)

Published year

2008

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

The burnt-out town of miracles

Format

Paperback

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The burnt-out town of miracles

The burnt-out town of miracles

Hardcover · 2007

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4 Ratings • 4.3 of 5

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