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Moominsummer Madness
by Tove Jansson
Probably my favourite of the Moomin books so far, and a perfect one to read in the heat of summer! Like usual, Jansson’s world-building is subtle yet perfect for the tone of the story she is writing - building upon parts of the world, character personalities, and even lore (Hattifatteners grow from seeds?!) - to create a story in which a flood that wipes out the entirety of Moomin Valley is actually a charming holiday, rather than the disaster it would be in any other novel.
The Moomin books are so good, and in many ways I’m happy that I managed to avoid reading them until I was an adult, to truly appreciate Jansson’s craft.
The Moomin books are so good, and in many ways I’m happy that I managed to avoid reading them until I was an adult, to truly appreciate Jansson’s craft.