Kari Hotakainen books in order
Finnish writer
- Born
- 1957
- Country
- Finland
- Books
- 2
Kari Hotakainen has published 2 novels, beginning with Juoksuhaudantie (2002). The latest is The Unknown Kimi Räikkönen (2018).
Updated September 2026
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Juoksuhaudantie
Kari Hotakainen's most-read book.
Newest
The Unknown Kimi Räikkönen
Published August 2018.
Kari Hotakainen books in order of publication
Juoksuhaudantie (2002)
The Unknown Kimi Räikkönen (Aug 2018)
Film and TV adaptations
- Trench Road (2004)Film · from Juoksuhaudantie
About Kari Hotakainen
Kari Hotakainen is a Finnish writer. Hotakainen started his writing career as a reporter in Pori. In 1986, he moved to Helsinki. He became a full-time writer in 1996. He has two children with his wife, sound technician Tarja Laaksonen, whom he married in 1983. He has also worked as a copywriter and as a columnist for the Helsingin Sanomat.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kari Hotakainen FAQ
- How many books has Kari Hotakainen written?
- Kari Hotakainen has published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kari Hotakainen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Juoksuhaudantie.
- What is Kari Hotakainen's latest book?
- The Unknown Kimi Räikkönen (2018).
- What is Kari Hotakainen's most famous book?
- Juoksuhaudantie (2002) is Kari Hotakainen's most widely read book.
- Which Kari Hotakainen books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Juoksuhaudantie (as Trench Road, film, 2004).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.