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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
funny
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
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#StoryGraph: fiction classics literary lighthearted reflective relaxing scandinavian translated-works
165 pages • first pub 1972 • 4.5 Stars
Sophia and Grandma live together on a Scandinavian Island for the summer. This book is translated from the Swedish, is character driven and I would classify it as contemplative literary fiction. The story of these two endearing characters is told via small vignettes about their life and relationship.
DESCRIPTION
An elderly artist and her six-year-old granddaughter while away a summer together on a tiny island in the gulf of Finland. Gradually, the two learn to adjust to each other's fears, whims and yearnings for independence, and a fierce yet understated love emerges - one that encompasses not only the summer inhabitants but the island itself, with its mossy rocks, windswept firs and unpredictable seas.
Full of brusque humour and wisdom, The Summer Book is a profoundly life-affirming story. Tove Jansson captured much of her own experience and spirit in the book, which was her favourite of the novels she wrote for adults. This new edition sees the return of a European literary gem - fresh, authentic and deeply humane.
MY 2021 NOTES
Novel Pairings Podcast: 68. The Summer Book by Tove Jansson and contemplative books for moody summer reading • Posted on July 6, 2021 by Chelsey
#StoryGraph: fiction classics literary lighthearted reflective relaxing scandinavian translated-works
165 pages • first pub 1972 • 4.5 Stars
Sophia and Grandma live together on a Scandinavian Island for the summer. This book is translated from the Swedish, is character driven and I would classify it as contemplative literary fiction. The story of these two endearing characters is told via small vignettes about their life and relationship.
DESCRIPTION
An elderly artist and her six-year-old granddaughter while away a summer together on a tiny island in the gulf of Finland. Gradually, the two learn to adjust to each other's fears, whims and yearnings for independence, and a fierce yet understated love emerges - one that encompasses not only the summer inhabitants but the island itself, with its mossy rocks, windswept firs and unpredictable seas.
Full of brusque humour and wisdom, The Summer Book is a profoundly life-affirming story. Tove Jansson captured much of her own experience and spirit in the book, which was her favourite of the novels she wrote for adults. This new edition sees the return of a European literary gem - fresh, authentic and deeply humane.
MY 2021 NOTES
Novel Pairings Podcast: 68. The Summer Book by Tove Jansson and contemplative books for moody summer reading • Posted on July 6, 2021 by Chelsey
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This gorgeous little book has been on my list for so long I don't even remember how it got there.
I had such a hard time finding a copy that I had almost given up on it. Then I wandered into a bookstore in Manhattan that had a huge international section and there it was.
It was worth the effort. I loved it.
I had such a hard time finding a copy that I had almost given up on it. Then I wandered into a bookstore in Manhattan that had a huge international section and there it was.
It was worth the effort. I loved it.
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Very sweet— reminded me of Islesboro. I love a grandma daughter relationship books. Vignettes aren’t my medium but it worked fine for this.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
This isn’t a book that goes anywhere, just a charming book about a girl, her grandmother and their discussions and adventures on a small, remote island
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No