181 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590173299
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 08 December 2009
Description
A New York Review Books OriginalWinner of the Best Translated Book AwardDeception--the lies we tell ourselves and the lies we tell others--is the subject of this, Tove Jansson's most unnerving and unpredictable novel. Here Jansson takes a darker l...
Community Reviews Summary of 512 reviews
Moods
tense 38%
dark 35%
emotional 35%
mysterious 35%
challenging 23%
sad 15%
hopeful 10%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 21% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal crueltyMinor
Blood
181 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590173299
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 08 December 2009
Description
A New York Review Books OriginalWinner of the Best Translated Book AwardDeception--the lies we tell ourselves and the lies we tell others--is the subject of this, Tove Jansson's most unnerving and unpredictable novel. Here Jansson takes a darker l...
Community Reviews Summary of 512 reviews
Moods
tense 38%
dark 35%
emotional 35%
mysterious 35%
challenging 23%
sad 15%
hopeful 10%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 21% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal crueltyMinor
Blood