"Suur-isänmaa: A novel about the past, present and future" is a fascinating book by the Finnish writer Hjalmari Kara. In this novel, the author tells the story of the family over several generations, combining the past, present and future. The main character, entangled in complex family relationships, witnesses coups and changes taking place in the state. The author raises important questions about identity, memory, national self-awareness and the place of man in history. "Suur-isänmaa" is not just a novel, but an important literary journey into the world of great Finland through the prism of the characters' personal destinies.