The Rabbit Back Literature Society

Name: The Rabbit Back Literature Society
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782270430
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By Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen

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The Rabbit Back Literature Society by Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen is a mysterious tale set in a small Finnish town, where a celebrated author conducts a literary society shrouded in secrecy. When an ambitious young teacher uncovers an unsettling event at a member's party, she delves into the society's enigmatic traditions and peculiar happenings. As layers of truth unfold, the narrative intertwines reality with fantasy, inviting readers to question the boundaries between the two.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a taste for mysterious and eerie tales combined with quirky character dynamics. Set in a small Finnish town, it delves into enigmatic literary societies, secrets, and surreal happenings that blur reality and fiction, appealing to fans of both literary intrigue and Scandinavian storytelling.

A highly contagious book virus, a literary society and a Snow Queen-like disappearing author.

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Only very special people are chosen by children's author Laura White to join The Society, an elite group of writers in the small town of Rabbit Back. Now, a tenth member has been selected: Ella, a literature teacher and possessor of beautifully curving lips. But soon Ella discovers that the Society is not what it seems.

What is its mysterious ritual, 'The Game'? What explains the strange disappearance that occurs at Laura's winter party, in a whirlwind of snow? Why are the words inside books starting to rearrange themselves? Was there once another tenth member before her?

Slowly, disturbing secrets that had been buried come to light. In this chilling, darkly funny novel, the uncanny brushes up against the everyday in the most beguiling and unexpected of ways.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Rabbit Back Literature Society by Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen receives praise for its intriguing blend of fantasy, mystery, and dark humour. Reviewers have likened its atmosphere to a mix of Twin Peaks and Donna Tartt's The Secret History, appreciating its surreal narrative and playful yet unsettling tone. The book is commended for its imaginative exploration of artistic neurosis and its unique, unpredictable storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782270430

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 September 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

Translated by Lola Rogers
Translated by Lola Rogers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Pasi Ilmari Jaaskelainen, born in 1966, is one of Finland's best-kept secrets. A novelist and short-story writer, he is well known for his fantasy and sci-fi narratives and has twice won the Kuvastaja Fantasy Prize given by Finland's Tolkien Society and four times won the Atorax Award for Fantasy. He teaches Finnish language and literature and is the father of three sons.