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182 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590172681
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: NYRB Classics
Publication date: 20 May 2008
Description
In The Summer Book Tove Jansson distills the essence of the summer—its sunlight and storms—into twenty-two crystalline vignettes. This brief novel tells the story of Sophia, a six-year-old girl awakening to existence, and Sophia’s grandmother, nea...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,627 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 14%
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: 29% | 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
182 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590172681
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: NYRB Classics
Publication date: 20 May 2008
Description
In The Summer Book Tove Jansson distills the essence of the summer—its sunlight and storms—into twenty-two crystalline vignettes. This brief novel tells the story of Sophia, a six-year-old girl awakening to existence, and Sophia’s grandmother, nea...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,627 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 14%
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: 29% | 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