The Summer Book by Tove Jansson

The Summer Book

Tove Jansson with Thomas Teal (Translator)

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176 pages | first published 1972

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An elderly artist and her six-year-old granddaughter while away a summer together on a tiny island in the gulf of Finland. Gradually, the two learn to adjust to each other's fears, whims and yearnings for independence, and a fierce yet understated...
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Summary of 3154 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
relaxing 57%
lighthearted 53%
funny 37%
emotional 32%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 20%
sad 6%
mysterious 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 33%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.03

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