The Moomins and the Great Flood by Tove Jansson

The Moomins and the Great Flood

Mumintrollen #1

Tove Jansson with David McDuff (Translator)

64 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

And so, for the very first time, we meet the young Moomin, Moominmamma and Sniff as they search through forest and flood for long lost Moominpappa, last seen wandering with the Hattifatteners. Along the way, in a series of delightful adventures, t...

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Moods

lighthearted 82%
adventurous 80%
funny 39%
hopeful 34%
relaxing 29%
emotional 16%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 9%
reflective 6%
dark 2%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 25%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 21% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | N/A: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.94

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