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Kari Hotakainen

    January 9, 1957

    Kari Hotakainen is a Finnish author renowned for his insightful observations on human nature and its inherent complexities. His literary journey, progressing from poetry to young adult fiction and then to adult novels, often delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning within everyday life. Hotakainen's distinctive style is marked by subtle humor, refined prose, and a profound empathy for his characters, offering readers an intimate glimpse into their inner worlds. His ability to capture the essence of human relationships and societal challenges solidifies his position as a significant voice in contemporary Finnish literature.

    Kari Hotakainen
    De huisman
    Buster Keaton
    Lieblingsszenen
    Ohne Hemd
    The Human Part
    The Unknown Kimi Raikkönen
    • 2018

      The Unknown Kimi Raikkönen

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.9(229)Add rating

      'I loved it. I thought it was fascinating - really, really interesting story that he's got to tell... I've known him for years and I learned an awful lot.' Marc Priestley​ Kimi Räikkönen is the Finnish superstar Formula One driver with a reputation for being fast on the track and silent off it - until now! In this superb and authorised portrait of Räikkönen, Kari Hotakainen gets to reveal the side of the man that few beyond his close family and friends have ever seen. Enigmatic and private, Ferrari's former world champion driver rarely opens up to outsiders, but he granted Hotakainen exclusive access to his world and to his way of thinking. It ensures that this will be a book that will delight all fans of motorsport, who have long revered the Finn. Including never-previously-seen photographs from his own collection, The Unknown Kimi Räikkönen takes the reader into the heart of the action at grands prix around the world, behind the scenes as race strategies are planned, and opens up the private side of his life that he normally guards so carefully. With all the cult appeal of I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the raw excitement of Formula One and the insight of the best biographies, this is a book every sports fan will want to treasure.

      The Unknown Kimi Raikkönen
    • 2013

      The Human Part

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.3(34)Add rating

      A true and witty satire on family, society and justice from one of Finland's most acclaimed writers.

      The Human Part