182 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590172681
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 20 May 2008
Description
In The Summer Book, Tove Jansson distills the essence of the summer--its sunlight and storms--into twenty-two crystalline vignettes. This brief novel tells the story of Sophia, a six-year-old girl awakening to existence, and Sophia's grandmother, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,185 reviews
Moods
relaxing 57%
lighthearted 53%
funny 37%
emotional 32%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 20%
sad 6%
mysterious 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Death of parentMinor
Vomit, Death
182 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590172681
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 20 May 2008
Description
In The Summer Book, Tove Jansson distills the essence of the summer--its sunlight and storms--into twenty-two crystalline vignettes. This brief novel tells the story of Sophia, a six-year-old girl awakening to existence, and Sophia's grandmother, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,185 reviews
Moods
relaxing 57%
lighthearted 53%
funny 37%
emotional 32%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 20%
sad 6%
mysterious 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Death of parentMinor
Vomit, Death