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4.25 AVERAGE

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Flood sends the Moomin family from their home during the height of June. Unbeknownst to them, they end up living in a
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, and I'll admit I'm not enamored of the dramatic irony and pastiche that this introduces; I love these books more when they're cozy/domestic or atmospheric/magical--funny/campy is less my vibe. But there's still so much cozy and atmospheric to be had. Multithreaded, coincidence-laden plots are difficult to pull off in more serious works, but when the underlying theme is that things will work out, that characters will be reunited, a coincidental structure is soothing. And the reassurance of a happy ending opens the way for a contrasting but unthreatening sense of loss and loneliness. There's room for characters like mopey, quotable Misabel, who I love even more than Thingummy and Bob. And by coincidence I read this in late June, building on the book's atmosphere, late summer nights shimmering with quiet magic. I think this gets in its own way a little--it could be a perfect book; it's not, but it's a pleasure.

My favourite so far!
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Love these books. But I need even more of Little My
adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Rakastan oikeesti muumeja. Jotenkin niin huoletonta luettavaa.

Pelasin just sen muumipelin läpi niin ja näyttää siltä et se tarina mikä siinä on on hyvin paljolti tästä kirjasta otettu (tai aina in osia siitä) niin se oli jotenkin tosi hauska sattuma. 



adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Aivan ihana <3