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About this book
A grandmother and her granddaughter live out a summer of play, talk, love, and exploration on a tiny island in the Gulf of Finland. This first, career-spanning collection of Jansson’s stories delves into themes of travel, artistic creation, and living among people as flawed as oneself. Here Jansson takes a darker look at the subjects that animate the best of her work: solitude and community, art and life, love and hate. The art of loving, creating, and living is examined in this group of quietly moving episodes from the lives of two artists.
Publisher : NYRB Classics; Original edition (December 8, 2009)
Language : English
Paperback : 181 pages
ISBN-10 : 1590173295
ISBN-13 : 978-1590173299
Item Weight : 7.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.06 x 0.48 x 8 inches
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Customers find the book relatable and enjoyable to read. They appreciate the writing style as vivid and mysterious, with sparse use of adjectives. The pacing is described as impressionistic, episodic, and poetic. Readers mention it’s an insightful and thought-provoking read that lends itself to discussion.
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“The True Deceiver (New York Review Books Classics): A Tale of Deception and Truth”
In this gripping novel by Finnish author Tove Jansson, readers are taken on a journey through a small village where appearances can be deceiving and truths are not always what they seem. The story follows the relationship between two women, Katri and Anna, who navigate the complexities of trust, manipulation, and honesty.
As Katri, a cunning and enigmatic figure, weaves her web of deceit around Anna, a famous illustrator known for her whimsical and beautiful paintings, the lines between truth and lies blur. Jansson masterfully explores the dynamics of power and control, as well as the consequences of living a life built on lies.
With its subtle yet powerful storytelling, The True Deceiver is a thought-provoking and haunting read that will leave readers questioning the nature of deception and the search for authenticity. This New York Review Books Classic is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the darker corners of human nature and the complexities of relationships.
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