Art in Nature by Tove Jansson

Art in Nature

Tove Jansson with Thomas Teal (Translator)

169 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous reflective relaxing medium-paced

Description

An elderly caretaker at a large outdoor exhibition, called Art in Nature, finds that a couple have lingered on to bicker about the value of a picture; he has a surprising suggestion that will resolve both their row and his own ambivalence about th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 44%
sad 33%
relaxing 22%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.82

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