The Summer Book by Tove Jansson

The Summer Book

Tove Jansson with Thomas Teal (Translator)

175 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced
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An elderly artist and her six-year-old grand-daughter while away a summer together on a tiny island in the gulf of Finland. As the two learn to adjust to each other's fears, whims and yearnings, a fierce yet understated love emerges - one that enc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,680 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
lighthearted 58%
relaxing 56%
funny 38%
emotional 34%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 20%
sad 6%
mysterious 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 51%
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

4.01

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