The Listener by Tove Jansson

The Listener

Tove Jansson with Thomas Teal (Translator)

fiction short stories adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

157 pages | first published 1971

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In her first ever story collection, Jansson revealed the clarity of vision and light philosophical touch that were to become her hallmark. From the good listener who begins to betray the secrets confided to her, to vignettes of a city storm or the...
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Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 66%
dark 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.81

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