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Mikko Rimminen's novel Pussikaljaromaani (Title in English : Park Life) follows a day in the lives of Marshall, Pasty and Henninen as they wander through the streets of Kallio, a suburb of Helsinki. In keeping with the traditions of such epic tales of down-and-outs, the novel explores the whole spectrum of life in Kallio, including the joys and sorrows of throwing dice. At a local kiosk Marshall bumps into Henninen and Pasty, who are still recovering from the excesses of the previous night. They decide to go back to Marshall's flat to look for their missing die, but can't find them anywhere. Each of them has their own way of recovering from the shock. Still, the three decide that it's going to be a wonderful day nonetheless and set off wandering about the town. They feel great warmth towards the world and all they ask for is a little love in return, but the rest of the world doesn't care for their wishes. They soon learn this the hard way in encounters with the police, teenagers, ticket inspectors on the tram and a gang of bikers. They have been condemned to wander the streets of Kallio and to be thankful that at least they are not entirely alone. Mikko Rimminen has painted an epic canvas, a great tale of our times, of an age in which there's no taking a break from your own life--Stilton Literary Agency.