Les Guerriers de l'Hiver : prix Renaudot des lycéens 2024 - prix Jean Giono 2024

Les Guerriers de l'Hiver : prix Renaudot des lycéens 2024 - prix Jean Giono 2024

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Community Reviews

Readers are captivated by 'Les Guerriers de l'hiver,' praising its vivid portrayal of the lesser-known Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union. The narrative, centered around the legendary sniper Simo Häyhä, is lauded for its intense, detailed storytelling and historical accuracy. The book's exploration of Finnish resilience and strategic prowess against overwhelming odds resonates deeply, drawing parallels with contemporary conflicts. However, some found the detailed military descriptions and numerous characters challenging.

👍 Vivid portrayal of the Winter War and Simo Häyhä's heroics.

👎 Some readers found the military details overwhelming.

Reviews and Comments

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Bousser Aude
Bousserrated ★ 9/10
January 7, 2026

Rated 10/10 by Claire Guinard

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Charlotterated ★ 9/10
August 12, 2025

Absolument passionnant et bien écrit, raconte le destin de Simo Häyhä (la mort blanche, tireur d'élite finlandais) durant la guerre qui opposa l'URSS aux Finlandais en 1939-1940. Une guerre complètement méconnue, mais pourtant un symbole de résistance et de ténacité. On rentre completement dans les paysages finlandais grace au style de l'auteur, on s'attache aux personnages (leurs histoires vraies) et on se cultive au passage J'ai adore

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Shumisanrated ★ 9/10
January 29, 2026

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Anthonyrated ★ 7/10
October 20, 2025

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