The Summer Book
by Tove Jansson | e-Books | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0954221710 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0954221710 Global Overview for this book
Registered by Haugtussa of Stavanger, Rogaland fylke Norway on 4/16/2017
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2 journalers for this copy...
An elderly artist and her six-year-old granddaughter while away a summer together on a tiny island in the gulf of Finland. Gradually, the two learn to adjust to each other's fears, whims and yearnings for independence, and a fierce yet understated love emerges - one that encompasses not only the summer inhabitants but the island itself, with its mossy rocks, windswept firs and unpredictable seas.
Full of brusque humour and wisdom, The Summer Book is a profoundly life-affirming story. Tove Jansson captured much of her own experience and spirit in the book, which was her favourite of the novels she wrote for adults. This new edition sees the return of a European literary gem - fresh, authentic and deeply humane.
Full of brusque humour and wisdom, The Summer Book is a profoundly life-affirming story. Tove Jansson captured much of her own experience and spirit in the book, which was her favourite of the novels she wrote for adults. This new edition sees the return of a European literary gem - fresh, authentic and deeply humane.
Journal Entry 2 by Haugtussa at Bookcrossing Convention Oslo 2017 in St. Hanshaugen bydel, Oslo fylke Norway on Sunday, April 16, 2017
Released 6 yrs ago (4/21/2017 UTC) at Bookcrossing Convention Oslo 2017 in St. Hanshaugen bydel, Oslo fylke Norway
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On the book buffet.
I picked this up at the Bookcrossing convention.
Journal Entry 4 by corriganjc at Oslo Sentralstasjon in Oslo Sentrum, Oslo fylke Norway on Thursday, June 8, 2017
Released 6 yrs ago (6/8/2017 UTC) at Oslo Sentralstasjon in Oslo Sentrum, Oslo fylke Norway
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A very enjoyable read about the simple life on an island over a the course of a summer.