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The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios
The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios
Author: Yann Martel
The appearance of a young storyteller with a unique fictional voice is cause for celebration. Yann Martel's title story (described as "unforgettable...a truly stunning piece of fiction"*), won the 1991 Journey Prize to universal acclaim. The intensely human tragedy that lies at its heart is told with a spare, careful elegance that resonates long...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781841955360
ISBN-10: 1841955361
Publication Date: 9/1/2004
Pages: 224
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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reviewed The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios on + 2 more book reviews
Really great book, one of my favorites. A short read that is very well done and quite interesting.
buzzby avatar reviewed The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios on + 6062 more book reviews
Not necessarily a bad thing, but Yann Martel's writing seems a little juvenile to me.
reviewed The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios on + 18 more book reviews
Not as good as Life of Pi, but still enjoyable. Yann Martel is a great storyteller.


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