bknds 's review for:

Moominland Midwinter by Tove Jansson

5.0

adventurous emotional lighthearted slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Oh how sweet little Moomin is. This really strikes the line between whimsy and melancholy, in a perfect way. Moomin is out of his element in his first winter, and he does not like it one bit. The environment is foreign and hostile, and no one seems to understand what he's going through. It captures both the crushing feeling winter can bring for some of us, and the beauty and sublime of winter itself. And eventually Moomin comes around with the help of the kooky cast of friends he meets. This is a fantastic winter read, both comforting and enchanting.