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172 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780954221713
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sort of Books
Publication date: 29 May 2003
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,650 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 58%
relaxing 56%
funny 38%
emotional 34%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 20%
sad 6%
mysterious 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Death of parent, Animal crueltyMinor
Vomit, Death, Grief
172 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780954221713
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sort of Books
Publication date: 29 May 2003
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,650 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 58%
relaxing 56%
funny 38%
emotional 34%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 20%
sad 6%
mysterious 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Death of parent, Animal crueltyMinor
Vomit, Death, Grief