The Listener
The Listener
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Listener is a collection of short stories by Tove Jansson, exploring themes of human connection and introspection. The stories, such as "The Listener," "Black-White," and "The Squirrel," delve into moments of everyday life, unraveling the complexities of emotions and relationships through Jansson's compelling and nuanced narrative style.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Listener by Tove Jansson is celebrated for its evocative prose and insightful exploration of human nature, offering a poignant glimpse into ordinary lives. Critics praise its lyrical storytelling and emotional depth, yet some mention the stories' subtlety might not captivate all readers. Overall, Jansson's collection is acclaimed for its quiet, compelling beauty.
Who Should Read The Listener?
A reader who enjoys The Listener by Tove Jansson would likely appreciate introspective and whimsical storytelling, similar to that found in The Collected Stories by Lydia Davis or The Summer Book by Jansson herself. This audience cherishes subtle narratives that explore human nature and personal reflection.
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Short Story • Fiction
2014
Adult
18+ years
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