The Summer Book
byTove Jansson
An elderly artist and her six-year-old grand-daughter while away a summer together on a tiny island in the gulf of Finland. As the two learn to adjust to each other's fears, whims and yearnings, a fierce yet understated love emerges - one that encompasses not only the summer inhabitants but the very island itself. Written in a clear, unsentimental style, full of brusque humour, and wisdom, The Summer Book is a profoundly life-affirming story. Tove Jansson captured much of her own life and spirit in the book, which was her favourite of her adult novels. This new edition, with a Foreword by Esther Freud, sees the return of a European literary gem - fresh, authentic and deeply humane.
Language
en
Published on
29/05/2003
Pages
160
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780954221713
Who is this book for? Readers who appreciate character-driven stories with familial themes and light humor.
Topics FamilyLoveIdentity
MoodLight-hearted, Reflective
Female protagonist
HumorOccasional Humor
RomanceMinor Subplot
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