The Summer Book by Tove Jansson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I love this book... written with perfect simplicity and clarity, it's a beautifully well-told narrative of the relationship of a small girl with her artist grandmother spending the long days of summer on their tiny island. The surroundings and the interactions with the few characters are narrated with minute attention to detail. Jansson sees everything clearly and with great insight and humour. Such a beautiful book.



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