by Tove Jansson
First published 2021
Tove, a celebrated painter, retreats to her isolated island home, seeking solitude and solace. But her quiet routine is upended when an old friend unexpectedly arrives, bringing with them a whirlwind of emotion and the ghosts of the past. As Tove navigates the shifting tides of companionship and isolation, she must confront her own fears and desires, and ultimately find the courage to open her heart.
Genres: drama, art, literary-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, adult-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, found-family, introspective
Setting: Island
Period: 20th-Century
96 pages · Hardcover · Sort of Books