by Tove Jansson
First published 2007
In a remote Finnish archipelago, the Moomin family navigates the shifting tides of their island home. As a mysterious darkness encroaches, they must confront their own fears and desires, uncovering the hidden truths that bind them together. Tove Jansson's "Rent spel" is a lyrical exploration of family, identity, and the power of the unseen.
Genres: family, literary-fiction, 20th-century, fantasy
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: atmospheric, found-family
Setting: Finland, Helsinki
Period: 20th-century
127 pages · Paperback · Sort of Books