kjboldon's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely and strange, with no plot to speak of, but atmosphere out the wazoo.
nadyaduck's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully simple and atmospheric. One of those books that leaves me with that bittersweet feeling of nostalgia. I was recommended this when I mentioned to someone that I much prefer a book with no plot that is wonderfully written to a book packed with action but no substance - and here we are! I felt that I could see, smell, hear and feel the island that small family were on, and I miss Sophia and her grandmother already.
roevardotter's review against another edition
5.0
such a wonderful, real and clever book. full of cheeky dialog and a wonderful portrait summer, family, different generations. Love it and will treasure it
accioanna's review against another edition
2.0
Fin skildring av relationen mellan barnbarn och farmor i den finska skärgården. Men jag kände mig aldrig engagerad i berättelsen och den fastnade inte alls.
hannlee12's review against another edition
4.0
This was a lovely, easy to read book which charmfully depicts the relationship between grandmother and granddaughter. Perfect summer read!
dosojosazules's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
mushimilda's review against another edition
4.0
Exactement ce que j’imaginais en terme d’ambiance et d’écriture, un livre court et envoûtant sur un été passé sur une petite île du Golfe de Finlande par une grand-mère et sa petite fille. Définitivement très proche des Moomintroll, j’ai été vraiment enchantée de cette lecture d’insomnie (maintenant je veux passer mon prochain été sur une île en Finlande bien sûr). On va continuer à lire cette autrice qui finira sans aucun doute par être dans mes préférés.
liesbethvv's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Hmmmm I have a hard time reviewing this book, as I can see its worth and potential, but it somehow didn't really work for me. I'm glad I got a glimpse into the Tove Jansson universe and it was a unique experience to me to look into a little girl's mind and see what summer on a nordic island in childhood means but it didn't really grip me or made me dream.