The man who died / Antti Tuomainen ; translated from the Finnish by David Hackston.
Language: English Original language: Finnish Publication details: London : Orenda Books, 2017.Description: 245 pages ; 20 cmISBN:- 9781910633847 (paperback)
- 823.914 23
- PH356.T85 M5413 2017
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item reserves | |
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Book | Melbourne Athenaeum Library | Fiction - Crime | TUO | Available | 069558 |
Translation of : Mies joka kuoli.
A successful entrepreneur in the mushroom industry, Jaakko Kaunismaa is a man in his prime. At just 37 years of age, he is shocked when his doctor tells him that he's dying. What is more, the cause is discovered to be prolonged exposure to toxins; in other words, someone has slowly but surely been poisoning him. Determined to find out who wants him dead, Jaakko embarks on a suspenseful rollercoaster journey full of unusual characters, bizarre situations and unexpected twists. With a nod to Fargo and the best elements of the Scandinavian noir tradition, The Man Who Died is a page-turning thriller brimming with the blackest comedy surrounding life and death, and love and betrayal, marking a stunning new departure for the King of Helsinki Noir.
Translated from the Finnish.