Moominpappa at Sea by Tove Jansson

Moominpappa at Sea

Mumintrollen #8

Tove Jansson with Kingsley Hart (Translator)

239 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous hopeful medium-paced

Description

When the Moomin family members need a change of scenery, they decide to take up residence in a lighthouse. As they discover their new home, the family also discover surprising, and wonderfully funny, new things about themselves.
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Moods

adventurous 65%
reflective 58%
lighthearted 38%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 26%
relaxing 26%
emotional 25%
inspiring 22%
funny 20%
sad 17%
dark 16%
tense 7%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 32%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 24% | No: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.09

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