num_pages: 209
description: Here is a remarkable collection from the author of Life of Pi. In "The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios," two young friends discover the transformative power of the imagination as they join together to craft a story about a Finnish family of Italian extraction whome they name the Roccamatios—Rok-kah-MAH-tee-ohs. This unforgettable novella and three other moving and thought-provoking stories display the startling mix of dazzle and depth that has made Yann Martel an international phenomenon.
language: English
title: The Facts Behind The Helsinki Roccamatios
titlecomplete: The Facts Behind The Helsinki Roccamatios
genres: 20th Century, Literature, Collections, Adult, Short Stories, Fiction, Adult Fiction, Canadian Literature, Canada, Contemporary
ratings_count: 3552
awards: awardedAt: 662716800000
name: Journey Prize
category: Best Short Story
publisher: Harcourt