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Finn Family Moomintroll by Tove Jansson

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laurenbastian's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.25

Laughed and teared up at this one... Moomin Valley is really a magical, hijinx-filled place as much alive as any of its inhabitants. The world is imaginative, escapist, surreal, and wonderful in equal measure.

goremaiden's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.5

shirecrow's review against another edition

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4.0

"If I had killed myself, of course, it wouldn't have mattered. But imagine if your YOUNG PERSONS had seen me! Now, however, I intend to retire to a deserted spot and live a life of loneliness and peace, giving up everything. I have made up my mind once and for all."

lightningmc_logyn's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I love the world of the moomins! The last story/chapter in the book was my favorite. It was cool to see each story be unique but have a common thread running through them that got resolved at the end. I love how Tove tuck’s profound ideas in the midst of the simplest sentences. Thingumy and Bob are some of my favorite side characters.