![]() ![]() We learn early on that Sophia’s mother has recently died, and although the theme of death is often present, it is not overly sentimental or used as a device to create sympathy. ![]() The book is set out in non-linear short stories, or as Iris on Books says ‘short glimpses’, into the lives of Sophia and her grandmother as they spend their summers on a small island. It’s a beautiful, thoughtful book with a clear simplicity that matches the isolation and fresh breezes of the setting. The writing is unhurried and there are no huge climatic scenes. Reading The Summer Book filled me with a peaceful calm. I’m glad this fantastic and talented author has finally been brought to my attention! I liked the cartoons when I was younger but never really thought much about the books they had come from or the author who had written them. Jansson is most famous for being the creator of The Moomins. I really enjoyed reading the thoughts of Iris on Books and couldn’t wait to get stuck in. This is the seventh book I read for the Pay It Sideways Challenge. ![]()
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