A review by bethsreading
The Summer Book by Tove Jansson

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book, to me, feels like the sea. It is enchanting, mesmerising, soothing, grounding, and largely defined by what you don’t see. It reads like a cool breeze on a hot day and tastes of salty air. Tove Jansson’s prose never ceases to amaze and call to me. With the small fragments of everyday life offered in this story, what shines through is an overwhelming sense of awe towards the mundane, and a determination to feel. I could say more, but I think the book should be approached with as few expectations as possible. The Summer Book is truly gorgeous, and I beg you to read it.