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vickyoyarzun's review against another edition
5.0
Me gustó muchísimo, la forma en la que la autora puede describir los paisajes en las escenas hizo sentirme parte de ese mundo y acompañado de sus bellas ilustraciones a tinta que añadían lo que le faltaba a la atmósfera; siento que la temática "apocalíptica" es algo que no se ha explorado en el mundo de la literatura infantil, destaco la mirada simple y tranquila de los personajes del libro ante una situación tan compleja como la que estaban pasando -se entiende que el libro fue escrito en épocas de guerras y tiene ciertas metáforas a lo largo de sus capítulos que evocan a eso de alguna manera-.
Incluso en el final donde solo faltan unos minutos para que llegue el cometa a la Tierra, siento que la mirada esperanzadora y cálida de los personajes me hizo sentir bastante tranquila, el cariño que se tienen el uno por el otro entre la familia de Moomin -especialmente Moomin Mamma que es muy tierna- y sus nuevos amigos (entre mis favoritos están Snufkin, Snork maiden y desde el primer libro Sniff que es lo mejor) se siente muy fuerte y genuino.
A pesar de no ser una niña quedé clavada en el libro, me gustó mucho. Quiero leerme ya el siguiente!
Incluso en el final donde solo faltan unos minutos para que llegue el cometa a la Tierra, siento que la mirada esperanzadora y cálida de los personajes me hizo sentir bastante tranquila, el cariño que se tienen el uno por el otro entre la familia de Moomin -especialmente Moomin Mamma que es muy tierna- y sus nuevos amigos (entre mis favoritos están Snufkin, Snork maiden y desde el primer libro Sniff que es lo mejor) se siente muy fuerte y genuino.
A pesar de no ser una niña quedé clavada en el libro, me gustó mucho. Quiero leerme ya el siguiente!
jessbianconi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
captlychee's review against another edition
4.0
I remember these books fondly from my childhood, and on re-reading them ten years ago, they didn't hold up. But this tiem around, this was just as engaging as the first time I read it in 1971. It's delightful to read books where the characters are still characters, but behave nicely, and where there are no gender issues, but some race issues. You could argue that a Moomin who fancies a Snork is a commentary on mixed race marriage.
I'm looking forward to the happy feelings I got from this one back in the day, and found again now, coming back as I read the other books in the series without having to analyse them.
I'm looking forward to the happy feelings I got from this one back in the day, and found again now, coming back as I read the other books in the series without having to analyse them.
brisingr's review against another edition
5.0
no because these are my emotional support disaster weird-looking guys!!!!! this was adorable, and so much fun! i love children's stories that can be enjoyed at all age *puppy eyes emoji*
margu's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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? No
4.25
robotswithpersonality's review against another edition
Take a shot everytime Moomintroll says 'Strike me Pink!'...😆
So many adventures! I admit to being slightly baffled by my library's choices about this series, the first in hardcover, the next only available as an audiobook, but maybe it was a licensing/price thing. While I think part of the Moomintroll series appeal is supposed to be the art, I'll give kudos to the English narrator for an entertaining array of voices providing its own 'colour' for this audiobook. That being said, the Silken Monkey was a little grating. 😬 I guess this also went from being a picture book series to middle grade novellas, because the first was 50 pages and this was nearly 200? I'm not actually sure my library has the full set, but I'd be happy to pick up another as a palate cleanser.
I thought there was going to be a bit of nonsense about gender norms associated with its mid '40s initial release, but on balance I'd say the Snorkmaiden rose above any notions of shallow, empty-headed materiality when in a crisis, and the rest is just young and old people (especially your own siblings) saying crap about girls even the young reader knows isn't true.
So many adventures! I admit to being slightly baffled by my library's choices about this series, the first in hardcover, the next only available as an audiobook, but maybe it was a licensing/price thing. While I think part of the Moomintroll series appeal is supposed to be the art, I'll give kudos to the English narrator for an entertaining array of voices providing its own 'colour' for this audiobook. That being said, the Silken Monkey was a little grating. 😬 I guess this also went from being a picture book series to middle grade novellas, because the first was 50 pages and this was nearly 200? I'm not actually sure my library has the full set, but I'd be happy to pick up another as a palate cleanser.
I thought there was going to be a bit of nonsense about gender norms associated with its mid '40s initial release, but on balance I'd say the Snorkmaiden rose above any notions of shallow, empty-headed materiality when in a crisis, and the rest is just young and old people (especially your own siblings) saying crap about girls even the young reader knows isn't true.
sachairi's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0