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4.38 AVERAGE
4.38 AVERAGE
So after reading a couple of real downers for novels—downers in the sense of having somewhat depressing subject matter; the books themselves were interesting and well written—I took up more Moomin books. I had, however, followed my spouse's advice, finally, and read The Wind in the Willows so as to get a perspective, as she would have it anyway, on superior literature for young people. I dunno, it seems to me the Moomins aren't far below the dwellers by the river. Anyway, on to this Moomin book.
Normally, everyone in the Moomin household naps during the long winters. But for some reason, Moomintroll wakes up and can't get back to sleep. So he heads outside to wait for Snuffkin's reappearance from his wanderings to the south. Snuffkin always returns with the spring. Moomintroll finds it cold and very lonely outside in the winter.
Then, he encounters a new being, Too-Ticky. Too-Ticky has taken up residence in the boat house. Little My also appears to be awake and gambols around in the snow and cold. Eventually other creatures, Creeps and such, show up and Moomintroll struggles between being hospitable to them and protecting his family's things from being taken over.
As in all things Moomin that I've experienced so far, we have another great story. I'm not sure I'd noticed in the previous four Moomin books that I'd read how good the writing is. Jansson has a great gift for poetic description, almost like Thomas Hardy.
Normally, everyone in the Moomin household naps during the long winters. But for some reason, Moomintroll wakes up and can't get back to sleep. So he heads outside to wait for Snuffkin's reappearance from his wanderings to the south. Snuffkin always returns with the spring. Moomintroll finds it cold and very lonely outside in the winter.
Then, he encounters a new being, Too-Ticky. Too-Ticky has taken up residence in the boat house. Little My also appears to be awake and gambols around in the snow and cold. Eventually other creatures, Creeps and such, show up and Moomintroll struggles between being hospitable to them and protecting his family's things from being taken over.
As in all things Moomin that I've experienced so far, we have another great story. I'm not sure I'd noticed in the previous four Moomin books that I'd read how good the writing is. Jansson has a great gift for poetic description, almost like Thomas Hardy.
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
Den här boken, precis som de andra böckerna i Muminserien, har ett underbart språk. Jag hänfördes av Janssons beskrivning av känslor och miljöer på ett sätt jag aldrig tidigare gjort. Karaktärerna blommar ut och det går att känna igen sig själv men även andra i ens närhet i varje ny karaktär en möter. Den här boken kontemplerar djupa existentiella frågor på ett helt nytt sätt för mig. Jag kan inte annat än hylla detta verk, det får högsta betyg!
lighthearted
medium-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
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
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, Grief
see on nüüd see muumilugu, mis on minus lapsest saadik veidi... ebamugavust tekitanud. natuke liiga palju surnukskülmumisohtu ühest otsast; ja teisest otsast see, kui oled ainus ärkvelolev pereliige ja ilmarahvas kõik su pere nips- ja tarbeasjad laiali tassib, moosid takkapihta (ja abi pole ei väikesest Myst ega Tuu-Tikist, ja lõpuks muidugi selgub, et mamma ka ei pahanda, aga ikkagi. vannun, iga jumala kord seda lugedes - ja ma loen "Trollitalve" üle ca korra aastas, tavaliselt jaanuaris - ma ikkagi satun ärevusse, et kui suur pahandus sellest kõigest tulla võib. ehkki ma tean, et ei tule. ei seekord ega muumimaailmas üldse kunagi.)
mis kõik ei takista mind seda, nagu öeldud, kord aastas üle lugemast. jääb ju lootus, et kunagi suudan minagi asjadest ja moosidest lõplikult lahti lasta. ja siis see koduvana seal... mul on peas tekkinud juba kena kollektsioon nimetutest koduvanadest erinevates muumilugudes, lisan selle suusatava-tromboonimängiva sinna teiste hulka ja varsti juba suudangi välja mõelda, mida tahab Tove meile koduvanade kui sellistega öelda!
mis kõik ei takista mind seda, nagu öeldud, kord aastas üle lugemast. jääb ju lootus, et kunagi suudan minagi asjadest ja moosidest lõplikult lahti lasta. ja siis see koduvana seal... mul on peas tekkinud juba kena kollektsioon nimetutest koduvanadest erinevates muumilugudes, lisan selle suusatava-tromboonimängiva sinna teiste hulka ja varsti juba suudangi välja mõelda, mida tahab Tove meile koduvanade kui sellistega öelda!
"All things are so very uncertain, and that's exactly what makes me feel reassured."
Moominland Midwinter was recommended to me by an 8-year-old. I'd never read a Moomin book but she insisted that this one was really good and that I would like it. She was 100% right.
Moominland Midwinter was recommended to me by an 8-year-old. I'd never read a Moomin book but she insisted that this one was really good and that I would like it. She was 100% right.
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated