Moominsummer Madness by Tove Jansson

Moominsummer Madness

Mumintrollen #5

Tove Jansson with Thomas Warburton (Translator)

176 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Floating teacups, a prison break and a theatre cast adrift…it’s Moominsummer Madness!  The Moomins, in case you didn’t know, are kind, philosophical creatures with velvety fur and smooth round snouts, who live in a tall blue house in a beautiful w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,068 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
lighthearted 75%
funny 73%
hopeful 39%
relaxing 36%
emotional 12%
reflective 11%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 7%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 35%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 41% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 22% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.26

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