It's hard to describe the astonishing achievement of Jansson's artistry. The Daily Telegraph, 28 June 2003, Rachel Simhon
Daily Mail,, Georgia MetcalfeĮvery so often, a book is published that captures something in us. The Independent, 50 BEST BOOKS FOR SUMMER, 28 June 2003, Benedicte PageĪn odd but beautiful novel which blends humour and poetry with detailed observation of tiny things. The Observer, PAPERBACK OF THE WEEK, 15 June 2003Ī wonderful novel to devour in the sunshine. "Few books since Robinson Crusoe have evoked the joys of island living so powerfully as this Finnish novella. Independent on Sunday,, Murrough O’Brien (extract) The prose is sublime: plain, but not oppressively so.
Daily Telegraph, Justine Picardie (extract) " The Summer Book is a marvellously uplifting read, full of gentle humour and wisdom.
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