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A review by reettis
Kalle mestarietsivä by Astrid Lindgren
5.0
Oh, this was so wonderfull. Astrid Lindgren just has to be one of the most talented writers ever! All her books are fantastic, and they are also very different from each other. It's like she developed a whole new style of writing for every book. But there are similarities too. Every book contains an immense amount of magic.
In this book, there is summer. The endless, hot, adventurous summer, just like all the summers were when I was a kid. There are six children, best friends, but also rivalries in the exciting game called "war of roses". And it's the game that takes these kids climbing on rooftops, chasing each other through the town and talking in secret languages. And unfortunately, stumbling on murder victims. Is that when the adventure really starts? Or is it just when it suddenly gets more serious? There are some darker tones in the story as well, some very sad moments. But this would not be a book from Astrid Lindgren if it didn't always keep up a positive, encouraging, loving attitude towards life. There is, of course, a happy ending. And still a few days of summer holidays left to enjoy!
This is a children's book, but very enjoyable for adults as well. It's funny, it's heartwarming, it's a pure celebration of childhood games, imagination and curiosity. And the story is told with so much love and understanding. ❤️
In this book, there is summer. The endless, hot, adventurous summer, just like all the summers were when I was a kid. There are six children, best friends, but also rivalries in the exciting game called "war of roses". And it's the game that takes these kids climbing on rooftops, chasing each other through the town and talking in secret languages. And unfortunately, stumbling on murder victims. Is that when the adventure really starts? Or is it just when it suddenly gets more serious? There are some darker tones in the story as well, some very sad moments. But this would not be a book from Astrid Lindgren if it didn't always keep up a positive, encouraging, loving attitude towards life. There is, of course, a happy ending. And still a few days of summer holidays left to enjoy!
This is a children's book, but very enjoyable for adults as well. It's funny, it's heartwarming, it's a pure celebration of childhood games, imagination and curiosity. And the story is told with so much love and understanding. ❤️