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Moominvalley in November

Tove Jansson
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Moominvalley in November

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Tove Jansson

Moominvalley in November

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Moominvalley • 1940s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

7-12 years

Lexile Level

810L

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Super Short Summary

Moominvalley in November, by Tove Jansson, portrays a group of people visiting Moominvalley in the absence of the Moomin family. Each visitor seeks solace and understanding while reflecting on their lives. The narrative explores themes of longing, change, and the significance of personal connections in an introspective, autumnal setting.

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.6

10,818 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Moominvalley in November by Tove Jansson is celebrated for its evocative atmosphere and introspective narrative. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and philosophical themes, noting its poignant exploration of solitude and change. Some find its melancholic tone challenging, lacking the lightheartedness of earlier books. The prose and illustrations remain beautifully crafted.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Moominvalley in November?

A reader who enjoys reflective, melancholic, and whimsical stories akin to Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne or The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry would be captivated by Moominvalley in November. This book appeals to those who appreciate introspection wrapped in gentle, imaginative narratives.

4.6

10,818 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Moominvalley • 1940s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

7-12 years

Lexile Level

810L

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