[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fdR4gRouOicY_POEMIFGmziToOLm3mgnv6voXfctFveY":3},{"items":4,"total":244,"page":245,"pageSize":246},[5,31,48,67,85,103,120,139,158,176,193,210,227],{"number":6,"title":7,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":11,"bookId":12,"genreRaw":13,"genre":14,"themes":15,"origin":16,"language":17,"yearPublished":18,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":19,"charCount":20,"usRestricted":21,"gutenbergId":22,"gutenbergSubjects":23,"gutenbergCategories":25,"gutenbergSummary":27,"gutenbergTranslators":28,"gutenbergDownloadCount":29,"aiDescription":30},1055,"Pietolan tytöt","Meriläinen, Heikki",1847,1939,"1055-merilainen-heikki-pietolan-tytot","1055__Meriläinen_Heikki__Pietolan_tytöt",null,"romaani",[],[],"fi",1892,104339,620370,false,49528,[24],"Finnish fiction -- 19th century",[26],"Novels","\"Pietolan tytöt\" by Heikki Meriläinen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story appears to revolve around a family living in the rural setting of Pietola, highlighting the lives of the daughters, particularly their interactions and experiences in the natural environment surrounding their home. With a focus on the daily lives, struggles, and aspirations of the family members, the narrative provides a glimpse into the dynamics of rural Finnish life.  The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the Pietola homestead, nestled by a lake and surrounded by mountains and forests. It introduces the main characters, particularly the mother Liisa and the father Pieto, along with their nine daughters, showcasing the warmth and challenges of their agrarian lifestyle. The beginning emphasizes themes of family, gender roles, and the connection to nature, as the daughters engage in various activities, from caring for younger siblings to helping with household chores. As the family navigates their daily lives, moments of joy and familial affection contrast with underlying tensions, such as the father's disappointment over having daughters instead of sons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)",[],190,"Kansankuvaus sijoittuu syrjäiseen Pietolan uudistaloon, jossa Pieto ja Liisa kasvattavat yhdeksää tytärtään. Teos seuraa suurperheen arkea ja tyttärien varttumista erämaan keskellä sijaitsevalla tilalla.",{"number":32,"title":33,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":34,"bookId":35,"genreRaw":36,"genre":37,"themes":38,"origin":39,"language":17,"yearPublished":40,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":41,"charCount":42,"usRestricted":43,"gutenbergId":13,"gutenbergSubjects":44,"gutenbergCategories":45,"gutenbergSummary":13,"gutenbergTranslators":46,"gutenbergDownloadCount":13,"aiDescription":47},1211,"Heikki Meriläisen elämä","1211-merilainen-heikki-heikki-merilaisen-elama","1211__Meriläinen_Heikki__Heikki_Meriläisen_elämä","Hänen itsensä kertomana","muistelmat",[],[],1927,48431,306876,true,[],[],[],"Kansankirjailija Heikki Meriläisen omaelämäkerrallinen teos kuvaa tekijän elämänvaiheita syntymästä vanhuuteen. Muistelmissaan hän kertoo lapsuudestaan Sotkamossa, köyhyydestä, kirjailijaksi nousemisesta sekä merkittävistä elämänkokemuksistaan ja avioliitostaan.",{"number":49,"title":50,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":51,"bookId":52,"genreRaw":53,"genre":14,"themes":54,"origin":55,"language":17,"yearPublished":56,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":57,"charCount":58,"usRestricted":21,"gutenbergId":59,"gutenbergSubjects":60,"gutenbergCategories":61,"gutenbergSummary":63,"gutenbergTranslators":64,"gutenbergDownloadCount":65,"aiDescription":66},1245,"Huutolaistyttö","1245-merilainen-heikki-huutolaistytto","1245__Meriläinen_Heikki__Huutolaistyttö","Kuvaus kovilta ajoilta",[],[],1899,35472,218931,51339,[24],[62,26],"Historical Novels","\"Huutolaistyttö: Kuvaus kovilta ajoilta\" by Heikki Meriläinen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book appears to explore the themes of family struggle and survival during a harsh and unforgiving winter, likely reflecting the socioeconomic conditions of that era. The narrative seems to focus on a family grappling with starvation and the challenges imposed by both nature and societal hardships.  The opening of the novel sets a grim tone as it introduces a family faced with the consequences of years of famine, culminating in a particularly brutal winter. Key characters include the suffering father who has frostbitten feet, the anxious mother striving to care for her ill child, Vanni, and the young brothers, Taneli and Niilo, who navigate their own feelings of hunger and helplessness. The family’s dynamics and emotional turmoil become evident as they deal with the dire situation, culminating in a night filled with joint struggles and fleeting hopes for survival. As they aim for a better future, the story intricately weaves their desperate attempts to sustain themselves against the backdrop of a harsh winter landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)",[],134,"Historiallinen romaani sijoittuu 1860-luvun suuriin nälkävuosiin ja kuvaa köyhän perheen selviytymisyrityksiä äärimmäisessä puutteessa. Teos seuraa orvoksi jäävän lapsen kovaa kohtaloa huutolaisena aikana, jolloin nälkä ja sairaudet koettelevat suomalaista maaseutua.",{"number":68,"title":69,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":70,"bookId":71,"genreRaw":13,"genre":14,"themes":72,"origin":73,"language":17,"yearPublished":74,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":75,"charCount":76,"usRestricted":21,"gutenbergId":77,"gutenbergSubjects":78,"gutenbergCategories":80,"gutenbergSummary":81,"gutenbergTranslators":82,"gutenbergDownloadCount":83,"aiDescription":84},3489,"Orvon onni","3489-merilainen-heikki-orvon-onni","3489__Meriläinen_Heikki__Orvon_onni",[],[],1925,19134,115517,76259,[79],"Finnish fiction -- 20th century",[26],"\"Orvon onni\" by Heikki Meriläinen is a novel written in the early 20th century. It portrays Finnish rural life through the trials of an orphaned girl, Mimmi (later Minna), after sudden family tragedy. As she passes from a humble homestead to a pastor’s household and then into service with a neighboring gentry family, the story centers on loss, charity, social rank, and a young woman’s resilience.  The opening follows a hardworking couple, Pekka and Kerttu, who carve out a lakeside home where their small daughter Mimmi is the joy of the household. During haymaking, a storm breaks and lightning kills Pekka, leaving Kerttu shattered; soon after, illness takes her too, and Mimmi is found and sheltered by Timolan mummo. The child is then taken to the pastor Pilvensalo’s home, where the kindly couple accept her, cherishing even her tear-stained primer as a symbol of her ordeal. As years pass, Minna proves gifted with animals and is sent to work for the Hövelin family, where a young master’s flirtation turns to teasing and the household boys mock her as “Minka.” The section closes with a cruel snowballing on Christmas Eve that injures her eye, underscoring her vulnerability amid classed households and hard fortunes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)",[],243,"Pekka ja Kerttu perustavat oman pientilan Teerijärven rannalle pitkän palvelusajan jälkeen. Romaani kuvaa uutisasukkaiden työteliästä arkea, lapsen kasvua ja elämää Kainuun korpien keskellä.",{"number":86,"title":87,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":88,"bookId":89,"genreRaw":90,"genre":14,"themes":91,"origin":92,"language":17,"yearPublished":93,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":94,"charCount":95,"usRestricted":21,"gutenbergId":96,"gutenbergSubjects":97,"gutenbergCategories":98,"gutenbergSummary":99,"gutenbergTranslators":100,"gutenbergDownloadCount":101,"aiDescription":102},3549,"Vitsa-Matti","3549-merilainen-heikki-vitsa-matti","3549__Meriläinen_Heikki__Vitsa-Matti","Tosiperäinen kertomus",[],[],1904,17475,109056,76529,[79],[26],"\"Vitsa-Matti : Tosiperäinen kertomus\" by Heikki Meriläinen is a novel written in the early 20th century. It follows Matti, the pampered only son of a wealthy farm, whose parents forbid his match with the poor but capable Sohviija, driving him into a wandering life that ends in his becoming the district flogger. Rooted in rural Finnish life and billed as a “true story,” it explores class pride, authority, and the cost of survival. Readers can expect a stark, morally knotty tale where love, shame, and power collide—and where Matti’s bond with Sohviija endures in complicated ways.  The opening centers on Matti’s courtship of Sohviija, his parents’ fierce opposition, and the painful breakup that follows, after which he feigns madness, disappears, and lives for years as an unrecognizable beggar. Returning incognito, he learns the old flogger has died and secures that post, soon administering a brutal public whipping to a notorious thief, which cements his reputation. Years later he regularly brings money and clothes to the now-widowed Sohviija and her children, hinting that they would have been happier together. A failed harvest then traps Sohviija in a predatory “lease” that lets a grasping farmer seize her only cow; she steals it back, Matti secretly funds her, and the scene ends as the farmer arrives with the authorities to reclaim the animal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)",[],156,"Tosiperäinen kertomus kuvaa rikkaan Penttilän talon ainoaa poikaa, hiljaista ja herkkää Mattia. Teos seuraa nuoren miehen kasvua, perhesuhteita ja luonteenpiirteitä suomalaisessa maaseutuympäristössä 1900-luvun alussa.",{"number":104,"title":105,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":106,"bookId":107,"genreRaw":108,"genre":14,"themes":109,"origin":110,"language":17,"yearPublished":111,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":112,"charCount":113,"usRestricted":21,"gutenbergId":114,"gutenbergSubjects":115,"gutenbergCategories":116,"gutenbergSummary":117,"gutenbergTranslators":118,"gutenbergDownloadCount":65,"aiDescription":119},3562,"Mitä kylvää sitä niittää","3562-merilainen-heikki-mita-kylvaa-sita-niittaa","3562__Meriläinen_Heikki__Mitä_kylvää_sitä_niittää","Kertoelma",[],[],1929,16600,103932,76589,[79],[62,26],"\"Mitä kylvää sitä niittää : Kertomus\" by Heikki Meriläinen is a novel written in the early 20th century. It portrays the ordeal of a Finnish orphan boy, Hemmo, as he navigates famine, poor relief, and the harsh huutolaisuus system that auctions the poor to the lowest bidder. The story contrasts cruelty and exploitation with rare acts of compassion, suggesting a moral arc in keeping with the title’s proverb. Readers can expect a stark social tale anchored in rural life, with Hemmo at its center.  The opening follows a rural community through prolonged crop failures and the grim establishment of overcrowded poorhouses where adulterated bread, filth, and disease lead to mass deaths. Hemmo arrives with his parents at the Lepakko poorhouse; both parents die, and he alone survives, clinging to his mother’s coffin in a heartbreaking burial scene. When the poorhouses are dissolved, paupers are auctioned out; Hemmo is taken by the brutal Sipo, bullied by his sons, and deprived of food, clothing, and the alms he later gathers while briefly fleeing to kinder relatives and the city—only to be forced back and robbed of his gifts. Gradually a kinder neighbor, the Ratula household, intervenes; after a year Hemmo is brought to them, fed, clothed, and taught to read, and the section closes with his quick-witted rescue of the parson’s toddler from drowning—hinting at the boy’s resilience and the novel’s moral compass. (This is an automatically generated summary.)",[],"Kertomus sijoittuu nälkävuosien ja puutteen keskelle, missä ihmiset joutuvat turvautumaan pettuleipään selviytyäkseen. Teos kuvaa pohjoisen asukkaiden sitkeyttä, jokapäiväistä selviytymistaistelua sekä moraalista oikeudenmukaisuutta karuissa olosuhteissa.",{"number":121,"title":122,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":123,"bookId":124,"genreRaw":125,"genre":14,"themes":126,"origin":127,"language":17,"yearPublished":128,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":129,"charCount":130,"usRestricted":21,"gutenbergId":131,"gutenbergSubjects":132,"gutenbergCategories":134,"gutenbergSummary":135,"gutenbergTranslators":136,"gutenbergDownloadCount":137,"aiDescription":138},827,"Korpelan Tapani","827-merilainen-heikki-korpelan-tapani","827__Meriläinen_Heikki__Korpelan_Tapani","Kertomus kansan elämästä",[],[],1905,36247,218118,16533,[133],"Fiction",[26],"\"Korpelan Tapani: Kuvaus kansan elämästä\" by Heikki Meriläinen is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The book centers around a young boy named Tapani, providing a rich depiction of rural life and childhood experiences in Finland. It explores themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the struggles of growing up in a rustic, often harsh environment.  The opening of the narrative introduces Tapani at a very young age, as he recalls the significant moments of his early childhood, including a move to a new home across a lake amid harsh winter conditions. Tapani's interactions with a kind coachman named Pekka provide warmth to the cold setting and highlight his initial feelings of loneliness and playfulness. As he navigates his new surroundings, he experiences both joy and conflict; he grapples with sibling relationships and the repercussions of his spirited nature. His budding personality unfolds against a backdrop of familial love, discipline, and societal expectations, setting a poignant tone for the story that delves deeper into his life as he grows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)",[],372,"Kansankuvaus seuraa Korpelan Tapanin elämänvaiheita lapsuudesta alkaen. Realistinen romaani kuvaa 1800-luvun lopun suomalaista maaseutua, köyhyyttä ja pojan varttumista ankarissa oloissa.",{"number":140,"title":141,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":142,"bookId":143,"genreRaw":144,"genre":37,"themes":145,"origin":146,"language":17,"yearPublished":147,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":148,"charCount":149,"usRestricted":21,"gutenbergId":150,"gutenbergSubjects":151,"gutenbergCategories":152,"gutenbergSummary":154,"gutenbergTranslators":155,"gutenbergDownloadCount":156,"aiDescription":157},828,"Kahleeton vanki","828-merilainen-heikki-kahleeton-vanki","828__Meriläinen_Heikki__Kahleeton_vanki","Elämäkerrallinen kuvaus",[],[],1898,61762,383637,16411,[133],[153,26],"Biographies","\"Kahleeton vanki: Elämäkerrallinen kuvaus\" by Heikki Meriläinen is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book seems to explore the intertwined lives of its characters, particularly focusing on the dynamics within a family and their struggles against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal desires.  The opening of this work introduces us to a somber evening in a humble home where Hanna, a mother, worries about her absent husband, Antti, who is engaged in work in the timber industry. With her three children, Manti, Matti, and Kaisu, she grapples with the emotional void his absence creates, while their living conditions grow increasingly precarious without proper furnishings and a warming stove ahead of winter. The narrative beautifully captures the children's innocent interactions, especially as they engage with the fire, while hinting at underlying family tensions, particularly between Hanna and her brother, Jukke. The setting is steeped in melancholy and anticipation, as Hanna's hope for her husband's return and her domestic challenges shape the daily rhythm of their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)",[],366,"Omaelämäkerrallinen teos seuraa Antin ja Juken elämänvaiheita, perhesuhteita ja taloudellisia vaikeuksia. Kerronta etenee lapsuuden muistoista aikuisiän koettelemuksiin ja vankeuteen asti.",{"number":159,"title":160,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":161,"bookId":162,"genreRaw":13,"genre":14,"themes":163,"origin":164,"language":17,"yearPublished":165,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":166,"charCount":167,"usRestricted":21,"gutenbergId":168,"gutenbergSubjects":169,"gutenbergCategories":171,"gutenbergSummary":172,"gutenbergTranslators":173,"gutenbergDownloadCount":174,"aiDescription":175},830,"Kuppari-Maija","830-merilainen-heikki-kuppari-maija","830__Meriläinen_Heikki__Kuppari-Maija",[],[],1901,3986,23898,16374,[133,170],"Short stories",[26],"\"Kuppari-Maija\" by Heikki Meriläinen is a narrative fiction that likely dates back to the early 20th century. The book tells the story of Maija, a woman who wanders from place to place, trying to make a living as a masseuse and cupping therapist due to her circumstances of not having a true home. The narrative paints a picture of Maija's struggles and her interactions within the rural community where her skills are both admired and challenged.  The story follows Maija as she arrives at various homes, offering her services to those in need. She is often called upon to relieve physical ailments, particularly back pain, using her unique methods and local remedies. Her approach combines traditional healing techniques with a flair for the dramatic, as she recites incantations and uses unconventional tools like heated tools and animal horns while cupping. Throughout her journey, Maija faces both skepticism and gratitude from her clients, illustrating her determination and resilience as a woman in a man's world. Her experiences reflect her desire for acceptance and a sense of belonging, as her work often earns her recognition, yet she remains an outsider, constantly navigating her transient life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)",[],285,"Kertomus kodittomasta leskivaimosta, joka elättää itsensä ja lapsensa kiertävänä hierojana ja kupparina. Maija kulkee talosta taloon tarjoamassa apuaan vaivoihin ja kuvaa samalla osuvasti aikakauden maaseutuelämää ja kansanparannusta.",{"number":177,"title":178,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":179,"bookId":180,"genreRaw":13,"genre":14,"themes":181,"origin":182,"language":17,"yearPublished":183,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":184,"charCount":185,"usRestricted":21,"gutenbergId":186,"gutenbergSubjects":187,"gutenbergCategories":188,"gutenbergSummary":189,"gutenbergTranslators":190,"gutenbergDownloadCount":191,"aiDescription":192},831,"Sattumuksia Jänislahdella","831-merilainen-heikki-sattumuksia-janislahdella","831__Meriläinen_Heikki__Sattumuksia_Jänislahdella",[],[],1908,34127,218555,16689,[133],[26],"\"Sattumuksia Jänislahdella\" by Heikki Meriläinen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Kaisa, a widow with three children, living in a modest cottage called Jahtiranta, who fears the arrival of a new pastor, which may threaten her current way of life. As the setting unfolds, it captures themes of community, the fragility of life, and the bonds of compassion.  The opening of the novel introduces Kaisa's anxiety regarding the arrival of the new clergyman in Jänislahdella, fearing she may be uprooted from her home. The narrative paints a serene picture of the natural beauty surrounding her cottage, contrasting with her inner turmoil. As Kaisa prepares to meet the new pastor's family, events lead to a tragic near-drowning of a child named Aili, sparking a flurry of emotions and actions that will likely intertwine the lives of Kaisa, the clergy, and the larger community. Throughout this beginning, we witness Kaisa's strength and the communal spirit that emerges in times of crisis, setting the tone for the relationships and challenges that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)",[],380,"Jänislahden pappilan mailla asuva leski Kaisa pelkää menettävänsä kotinsa, kun seurakuntaan saapuu uusi rovasti. Romaani kuvaa maaseutuyhteisön arkea, säätyeroja ja pienen ihmisen turvattomuutta muutosten edessä.",{"number":194,"title":195,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":196,"bookId":197,"genreRaw":13,"genre":14,"themes":198,"origin":199,"language":17,"yearPublished":200,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":201,"charCount":202,"usRestricted":21,"gutenbergId":203,"gutenbergSubjects":204,"gutenbergCategories":205,"gutenbergSummary":206,"gutenbergTranslators":207,"gutenbergDownloadCount":208,"aiDescription":209},833,"Korpelan seppä","833-merilainen-heikki-korpelan-seppa","833__Meriläinen_Heikki__Korpelan_seppä",[],[],1909,37209,232526,16582,[133],[26],"\"Korpelan seppä\" by Heikki Meriläinen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers on Maria, a character facing the harsh realities of rural life, particularly regarding her relationship with the cows on her small farm, especially one named Maatikki. The story delves into human emotions, vulnerability, and the connection between the protagonist and her animals, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of rural existence.  At the start of the story, we find Maria tending to her cows, specifically Maatikki, a cow she feels a deep bond with. The narrative portrays a vivid scene of Maria preparing smoke to drive away pests bothering her cow, reflecting the challenges of her agricultural life. The tranquility quickly shatters when Maatikki is injured due to a confrontation with another cow, leading to a series of distressing events where Maria is helplessly confronted with the suffering of her beloved animal. As the opening unfolds, readers are drawn into Maria's emotional turmoil, setting a tone of sorrow and connection that suggests the struggles and themes of compassion that will permeate the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)",[],287,"Romaani sijoittuu kainuulaiseen kyläyhteisöön ja seuraa taitavan sepän työtä ja vaiheita. Alun kuvaus palvelustyttö Marian ja hänen lehmänsä suhteesta avaa näkymän vähäosaisten arkeen. Kerronta tarkastelee maaseudun sosiaalisia suhteita ja perinteisen elämäntavan kohtaamista ulkopuolisten vaikutteiden kanssa.",{"number":211,"title":212,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":213,"bookId":214,"genreRaw":13,"genre":14,"themes":215,"origin":216,"language":17,"yearPublished":217,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":218,"charCount":219,"usRestricted":21,"gutenbergId":220,"gutenbergSubjects":221,"gutenbergCategories":222,"gutenbergSummary":223,"gutenbergTranslators":224,"gutenbergDownloadCount":225,"aiDescription":226},835,"Mooses ja hänen hevosensa","835-merilainen-heikki-mooses-ja-hanen-hevosensa","835__Meriläinen_Heikki__Mooses_ja_hänen_hevosensa",[],[],1920,74092,454526,16723,[133],[26],"\"Mooses ja hänen hevosensa: Romaani\" by Heikki Meriläinen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Mooses and his bond with a horse he names Pilkka. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, love for animals, and the struggles that accompany rural life.  The opening of the novel introduces Mooses, who is eager to see a new foal that has arrived at his family's barn. His father, the host of an inn, tries to protect him from the potential dangers of getting too close to the mare. As Mooses learns the foal's name, Pilkka, he becomes enchanted and begins to form a strong attachment to it. The chapter depicts the excitement of a young boy as he navigates the joys and responsibilities of caring for his new companion. This opening sets a tone of warmth and nostalgia, inviting readers into the world of Mooses and hinting at the deeper emotional ties and challenges that will emerge in their relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)",[],358,"Romaani kertoo Mooses-pojasta ja hänen suhteestaan hevosiin. Tarina alkaa Honkaniemen kestikievarista, jossa pieni varsa syntyy talliin. Teos kuvaa maaseudun elämää ja ihmiskohtaloita lämminhenkisellä ja kansanomaisella otteella.",{"number":228,"title":229,"author":8,"authorBirth":9,"authorDeath":10,"slug":230,"bookId":231,"genreRaw":13,"genre":14,"themes":232,"origin":233,"language":17,"yearPublished":234,"yearPublishedTranslation":13,"wordCount":235,"charCount":236,"usRestricted":21,"gutenbergId":237,"gutenbergSubjects":238,"gutenbergCategories":239,"gutenbergSummary":240,"gutenbergTranslators":241,"gutenbergDownloadCount":242,"aiDescription":243},836,"Kuusten juurella","836-merilainen-heikki-kuusten-juurella","836__Meriläinen_Heikki__Kuusten_juurella",[],[],1922,63828,389177,16754,[133],[26],"\"Kuusten juurella: Romaani\" by Heikki Meriläinen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a rural Finnish setting, depicting the everyday lives and emotional struggles of its main characters, Mikko and Auno Kivelä. The story explores themes of home, loss, and the impact of external circumstances, particularly hinting at familial ties and the struggles associated with land ownership.  The opening of the novel introduces a bleak, snowy day with Mikko engaged in preparing wooden vessels, a task that highlights his somber mood and hints at underlying concerns regarding their family home, \"Mäkelä.\" Auno, Mikko's wife, shares her sorrow over the loss of their childhood home, reflecting on the devastation brought upon by their relatives. As the evening progresses, the arrival of a visitor, Kauppias Lättenperi, brings unexpected news—a potential opportunity to reclaim their ancestral property from confiscation. Mikko's hesitant but eventual acceptance of the offer sets the stage for their trials and the complexities of hope and regret in reclaiming their past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)",[],365,"Omaelämäkerrallinen romaani kuvaa kainuulaisen korvenraivaajaperheen arkista elämää ja kovaa työntekoa. Teos seuraa Mikon ja Aunon ponnisteluja luonnon armoilla sekä heidän pyrkimyksiään rakentaa tulevaisuutta vaatimattomissa oloissa.",13,1,24]