A review by anelaming
The Summer Book by Tove Jansson

emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I reread this book every summer if I can. The dark humor and reflections on death and living hit different now I live on an island. Everything more pointed, and yet outside of time. Relationships real and exposed, including the island itself. I love this book.