Yes. I really like Pirkko Saisio.
voodoocactus's review of Elämänmeno
4/5: I gotta say that I really like Saisio's style. Elämänmeno (The going of life/ Way of life/Gait of life) was her debut novel and won the J.H. Erkko prize of the best debut novel in 1975. This audiobook was read by her daughter, actress Elsa Saisio, and she did a brilliant job (I could practically taste the tobacco and booze while I was listening). I found myself smiling at her interpretation of Eila, swearing like a sailor and exasperated and frustrated in her husband and family, and Alpo, her mild-mannered husband who seems to be well-versed in acting as a peacekeeper and mediator between h...


