The Dabster

by Heikki Turunen · first published 1973

The Dabster (Finnish: Simpauttaja) is a 1973 Finnish debut novel by Heikki Turunen. The novel received the 1973 J. H. Erkko Prize for best debut work, and in 1974, novel won the Thanks for the Book Award Medal. The main character of the story, set in North Karelia, is a young country boy, Imppa Ryynänen, who leaves his home farm to seek his fortune. After arriving at the largest house in the village, Pirtamo, to make french drains, he meets a mysterious farm worker named "Simpauttaja".

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Original language:

Finnish

Year page:

1973