The Woman Who Borrowed Memories: Selected Stories by Tove Jansson

The Woman Who Borrowed Memories: Selected Stories

Tove Jansson with Lauren Groff, Silvester Mazzarella (Translator)

283 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction short stories mysterious reflective medium-paced
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An NYRB Classics Original   Tove Jansson was a master of brevity, unfolding worlds at a touch. Her art flourished in small settings, as can be seen in her bestselling novel The Summer Book and in her internationally celebrated cartoon strips and b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
dark 55%
emotional 55%
mysterious 55%
sad 44%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.14

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