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edoherty's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Gorgeous artwork let down by awkward translation.
Translations are hard, there's no question, and translations of poetry are even harder. In this case, I assume the translator opted to keep the original's rhythm and rhyme scheme at the expense of the best word choices, and - in my opinion - it didn't entirely pay off.
I love the Moomin stories, I appreciate this brief visit with the characters, and the artwork (I can't tell if it's all watercolor or if there's a smattering of ink or crayon as well) is glorious. The text, though, I think is probably better in the original.
Translations are hard, there's no question, and translations of poetry are even harder. In this case, I assume the translator opted to keep the original's rhythm and rhyme scheme at the expense of the best word choices, and - in my opinion - it didn't entirely pay off.
I love the Moomin stories, I appreciate this brief visit with the characters, and the artwork (I can't tell if it's all watercolor or if there's a smattering of ink or crayon as well) is glorious. The text, though, I think is probably better in the original.
emilychau's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.25
kyliiscurrentlyreading's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
n6ellie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
libraryanned's review against another edition
4.0
The beautiful illustrations more than made up for the weird ass story. I am guessing (hoping?) it was better in Swedish.
ekkyp's review against another edition
5.0
Birthday book from Sarah,Leigh and Duster. Thank you!
Lovely book!
Lovely book!
bybookandbone's review against another edition
5.0
I only ever saw the cartoon when I was a kid so I jumped at the chance to read stories set in Moomin Valley.
It's a cute story, only takes a few minutes to read. Would be perfect for bedtime reading.
It's a cute story, only takes a few minutes to read. Would be perfect for bedtime reading.
bookreviewsketches's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0