A review by sassylk
A Winter Book by Tove Jansson

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

this was a lovely collection of short stories from a writer i absolutely want to read more of! i sadly can’t find my old moomin books but i’m so grateful i can read Jansson’s writing for adults as it is so joyous and insightful, with so much care and attention placed on each line. my favourite story was the squirrel and i also loved me and the boat, snow and messages. Jansson has this way of conjuring up the ordinary and making it entirely philosophical and wonderful and daring, and it would have been hard not to enjoy this collection. she is tongue-in-cheek but also innocent and self-aware but never too knowing, making the collection a joy to read!