Sonia O. was here

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A man’s odyssey must be among the most widely explored themes in literature, and we all know the story: after the hardships, however earthshaking, the monumental male ego remains intact. A myriad of literary works celebrate boyish bravery and curiosity—but what would be the feminine equivalent? Sonia O. Was Here is a woman’s reply. In the spirit of Bukowski, Miller, and Fellini, Snellman depicts a young woman’s encounters with the double standards of society during the shift from political ideals of the late 1970s toward an unfaltering belief in the market forces. The book was selected as one the 100 most important books by the Finnish Brodacasting Company in 2017, the centenary of Finnish independence. Its latest edition was released in 2016.