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Prepare to be enchanted by The Summer Book: A Novel by Tove Jansson, a beloved literary masterpiece soon to grace the silver screen with Glenn Close at the helm. This timeless tale, hailed as a distillation of summer's essence by Robert Macfarlane, invites readers to a minuscule Finnish island where love looms large.
Follow the poignant adventures of an ageing artist and her spirited six-year-old granddaughter as they while away a summer in splendid isolation. Witness the blossoming of an unspoken yet profound bond that embraces not only the island's temporary inhabitants but the very land itself. As fears are conquered and desires unearthed, a fierce love story unfolds with understated grace.
Jansson's crisp, unsentimental prose, enriched with dry wit and sage observations, weaves a deeply affirming narrative. This edition boasts a foreword by Esther Freud and an afterword by Sophia Jansson, the real-life inspiration for the character of Sophia. In a touching 15-page epilogue, Sophia recounts her poignant return to the island during the pandemic, as she herself stands on the cusp of grandmotherhood.
Lauded as Jansson's favorite among her adult novels, The Summer Book captures the very essence of her own spirit and experiences, making it a novel for all seasons of life.
ISBN: | 9780954221713 |
Author: | Tove Jansson |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Sort of Books |
Publisher: | Sort of Books |
Dimensions: | 199 x 133 x 12 mm |
Publication Date: | 29 May, 2003 |
Pagination: | 192 pages |
Weight: | 222g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’