Scan barcode
bethsreading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
For the last four years, it has been a tradition of mine to read Moominland Midwinter as my first book of the year. Set just after New Years in Moomin Valley, the story follows Moomintroll as he is woken from his hibernation and becomes the first moomin to explore the perilous yet magical adventures of winter.
This book is the perfect way to get through the cold winter blues. Joining Moomin as he struggles with the cold, dark days is incredibly relatable, but also watching him experience the beauty of snowfall and make new, weird friends is deeply heartwarming. At its core, this story is about conquering a fear of the unknown, and persevering through the scary lows and heartening highs that come from falling head first into something totally new.
Tove Jansson’s writing is a genuine blessing to this world and she will forever be one of my favourite writers. Her prose is uncomplicated yet gorgeous and it enchants my heart in a way few other things can.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Grief
lynxpardinus's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Grief
dniespal's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Beautifly written short story for all ages. It follows the adventures of Moomintroll through winter time through the eyes of a child, which you can see in the magical thinking that is portrayed. It contains threads of death, trauma and refugees and through them it portrayes the journey of coping with difficult emotions.
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Animal death, and Death
headachesince03's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Confinement, Death, and Grief
More...