Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
431
Language
Finnish
Published
Jan 1, 2011
Publisher
Otava
ISBN-10
9511238167
ISBN-13
9789511238164
Description
In the summer of 1930, Jussi Ketola returns to Finland, carrying with him the influences of Matti Kurikka's socialism from America. As he re-engages with his homeland, Jussi is confronted by the rising tides of the Lapuan movement, a militant group advocating for conservative and nationalist ideologies. This clash between Jussi's progressive beliefs and the prevailing political climate encapsulates a period of deep social unrest in Finland.
As tensions escalate, Jussi becomes entangled in a web of ideological conflict, forcing him to navigate the complexities of loyalty, integrity, and the fight for social justice. The story intricately weaves Jussi’s personal struggles with the broader societal upheaval, illustrating how history shapes individual paths. Through Jussi's journey, the narrative explores themes of identity, the pursuit of hope, and the often-painful negotiation of beliefs in a rapidly changing world.
As tensions escalate, Jussi becomes entangled in a web of ideological conflict, forcing him to navigate the complexities of loyalty, integrity, and the fight for social justice. The story intricately weaves Jussi’s personal struggles with the broader societal upheaval, illustrating how history shapes individual paths. Through Jussi's journey, the narrative explores themes of identity, the pursuit of hope, and the often-painful negotiation of beliefs in a rapidly changing world.