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The Summer Book

by Esther Freud, Tove Jansson, Sophia Jansson
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Captivating tale of intergenerational love and survival.

The Summer Book is perfect for anyone looking for a heartwarming yet subtly profound exploration of relationships, life, and nature. Tove Jansson's beautiful prose draws readers into the lives of an elderly artist and her granddaughter as they navigate the joys and challenges of spending a summer on a tiny island in Finland. The book's understated beauty lies in its ability to touch on complex themes such as intergenerational love, grief, and the importance of human connection without ever feeling heavy-handed. If you're looking for a read that will make you feel both grounded and uplifted, The Summer Book is not one to miss.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Summer Book

by Esther Freud, Tove Jansson, Sophia Jansson
Compare to estimated retail price: S$14.94  

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ISBN: 9780954221713
Authors: Esther Freud, Tove Jansson, Sophia Jansson
Publisher: A sort of Books
Date of Publication: 2003-05-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 38526 readers)

Description

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.
 

Captivating tale of intergenerational love and survival.

The Summer Book is perfect for anyone looking for a heartwarming yet subtly profound exploration of relationships, life, and nature. Tove Jansson's beautiful prose draws readers into the lives of an elderly artist and her granddaughter as they navigate the joys and challenges of spending a summer on a tiny island in Finland. The book's understated beauty lies in its ability to touch on complex themes such as intergenerational love, grief, and the importance of human connection without ever feeling heavy-handed. If you're looking for a read that will make you feel both grounded and uplifted, The Summer Book is not one to miss.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.