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toad_maiden's review against another edition
3.0
These Larsson books are really charming--I would have loved them as a child. They are not very strong on story (they are more anecdotal and descriptive), but they still manage to capture the imagination. Unfortunately, my library copies were pretty old and the prints seemed a bit worse for the wear; I assume that newly printed copies would be a little more vibrant and better registered. Regardless, however, it is of course Larsson's watercolors that make these books. They manage to be both dynamic and peaceful, colorful and yet a little bleak. Perfect for a book about daily life in late 19th century Sweden.
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