Moominsummer Madness by Tove Jansson

Moominsummer Madness

Mumintrollen #5

Tove Jansson with Thomas Warburton (Translator)

143 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

It all began with a hot day in June, and a volcano dropping black ash on Moominmamma's washing. Then a crack appeared in the ground, and Moomintroll's toothbrush slipped straight down into the dark and yawning earth. Then a great flood wave came c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,278 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
lighthearted 79%
funny 69%
hopeful 40%
relaxing 38%
inspiring 14%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%
mysterious 8%
sad 2%
tense 2%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 36%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 42% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 19% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.25

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