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The Summer Book: A Novel
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Dec 11, 2011
bookshelves: translated-from-finnish, treasured-reading-experience, place, island-communities
One tiny island in the gulf of Finland comes to represent a complete world full of miracle and mystery, safety and danger as we are swept happily along through the adventures of a feisty, indomitable little girl and her refreshingly different grandmother.
Read this perfect little book and better still, give it to everyone you know for Christmas.
Read this perfect little book and better still, give it to everyone you know for Christmas.
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Mar 29, 2021 12:55AM
A succinct encapsulation, Fionnuala! Yes, the word, "feisty" was in my mind too - I'm glad it found a place in your review. Sophia's grandmother is made of sterner stuff than I am - I greatly admired her!
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You might likeThe Winter Book,Jeanne, in which Tove presents some semi autobiographical pieces about wintering alone on the island (or maybe a different sightly larger one) as well as a few stories about the wider world.
Thanks, Fionnuala, I have actually read "The Winter Book" (at the same time as I first read, "The Summer Book" ) but it's probably time for a re-read. I remember being not quite as enchanted by it, but that's about all!
Right, Jeanne. Yes, I remember that A Winter Book was uneven as a collection but I loved the stories set on the island. There was one about a squirrel that was unforgettable. And the glimpse it all gave into surviving with few supplies and having nature and the sea in your eye constantly. I loved all that.
I'm sure I will love it too, when I read it again (which I will, on your recommendation!)
I just discovered Jansson and find that all my friends already love her.
Lisa wrote: "I just discovered Jansson and find that all my friends already love her."There's no better recommendation, Lisa—because I'm sure your friends are a classy bunch;-)
