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sassylk's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this was a lovely collection of short stories from a writer i absolutely want to read more of! i sadly can’t find my old moomin books but i’m so grateful i can read Jansson’s writing for adults as it is so joyous and insightful, with so much care and attention placed on each line. my favourite story was the squirrel and i also loved me and the boat, snow and messages. Jansson has this way of conjuring up the ordinary and making it entirely philosophical and wonderful and daring, and it would have been hard not to enjoy this collection. she is tongue-in-cheek but also innocent and self-aware but never too knowing, making the collection a joy to read!
6ykmapk's review against another edition
4.0
What a delight was to read this short story collection. A simple beauty.
lehete92's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
werra's review against another edition
Dnf at page 41.
Just not what I want to read right now
Just not what I want to read right now
richie_the_forgetful_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
daisyvb's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Something endearing about this book is that I know it is touted as a collection of short fiction by someone known for stories of childhood whimsey, both her own and that of the Moomins; however I find real and imagined narratives seem to blur into one in each instalment. I could see threads of theme or feeling woven from her own life into her created worlds. The Iceberg was a standout simply because it captured a specific experiencing of a niche emotion I would not have thought to put into words and also Correspondence which i can't even begin to describe but to say it was so quietly excellent. It didn't prompt the same rush of sunny excitement as A Summer Book but I think its okay to enjoy something more slowly, subtly.