The Summer Book
8 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by 
shnedwards
from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
shnedwards from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
An elderly artist and her six-year-old granddaughter while away a summer together on a tiny island in the gulf of Finland. Gradually, the two learn to adjust to each other's fears, whims and yearnings for independence, and a fierce yet understated love emerges, one that encompasses not only the summer inhabitants but the island itself, with its mossy rocks, windswept firs and unpredictable seas.
Journal Entry 2 by shnedwards at Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
shnedwards at Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Sometimes, when I read a book I really enjoy, I get cross with myself for not having read it before. In this case, though, I think I read it at exactly the right time.
I liked this bit: "In between times, she played cards with her grandmother. They both cheated shamelessly, and their card-playing afternoons always ended in a quarrel. This had never happened before. Grandmother tried to recall her own rebellious periods in order to try and understand, but all she could remember was an unusually well-behaved little girl. Wise as she was, she realised that people can postpone their rebellious phases until they're eighty-five years old, and she decided to keep an eye on herself."
I'd like a nice copy of this to keep. I'd also like to attempt it in the original Swedish. This copy, though, will be on its way to crimson-tide in Australia soon.
I liked this bit: "In between times, she played cards with her grandmother. They both cheated shamelessly, and their card-playing afternoons always ended in a quarrel. This had never happened before. Grandmother tried to recall her own rebellious periods in order to try and understand, but all she could remember was an unusually well-behaved little girl. Wise as she was, she realised that people can postpone their rebellious phases until they're eighty-five years old, and she decided to keep an eye on herself."
I'd like a nice copy of this to keep. I'd also like to attempt it in the original Swedish. This copy, though, will be on its way to crimson-tide in Australia soon.
Journal Entry 3 by shnedwards at VBB, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
shnedwards at VBB, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Released 12 yrs ago (4/17/2012 UTC) at VBB, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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On its way to crimson-tide by surface mail.
Thanks very much, shnedwards. Looks like it caught a flying boat! :-)
Received as a choice from the 1001+ Books VBB.
Received as a choice from the 1001+ Books VBB.
Journal Entry 5 by 
crimson-tide
at Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Tuesday, September 26, 2017
crimson-tide at Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Reserved as a wishlist tag for amberC.
Currently reading.
Currently reading.
Journal Entry 6 by crimson-tide at Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Friday, September 29, 2017
crimson-tide at Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Friday, September 29, 2017
Really lovely read.
Journal Entry 7 by crimson-tide at Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Friday, September 29, 2017
crimson-tide at Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Friday, September 29, 2017
Released 6 yrs ago (9/29/2017 UTC) at Balingup, Western Australia Australia
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On its way to amberC by post.
Thanks for your patience.
Thanks for your patience.
Arrived today. Thank you.
Delightful, charming and marvellous.
Released 6 yrs ago (10/30/2017 UTC) at Darwin, Northern Territory Australia
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You've been tagged!
Journal Entry 11 by 
jeniwren
at Greigs Flat, New South Wales Australia on Wednesday, November 8, 2017
jeniwren at Greigs Flat, New South Wales Australia on Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Received in the post via amberC for wishlist tag game. Thankyou.
Released 5 yrs ago (6/19/2018 UTC) at Manukau, Auckland Province New Zealand
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A beautiful read about nature. It is the simple everyday happenings as experienced by a six year old girl when she spends a summer exploring and sharing her life with her elderly grandmother on an island in Finland. Making available by post for a wish list tag recipient and travelling across the Tasman Sea in the next few days.
Enjoy and happy reading :)
Enjoy and happy reading :)
Thanks jeniwren, the book arrived today, along with another lovely bookmark and a postcard :)
A sweet and very enjoyable read.
Love the conviction that a six-year-old can have, that God would make a storm just for her, because she was bored and asked for something exciting to happen :)
Love the conviction that a six-year-old can have, that God would make a storm just for her, because she was bored and asked for something exciting to happen :)
Journal Entry 15 by 
keeta1
at By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, October 9, 2018
keeta1 at By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Released 5 yrs ago (10/9/2018 UTC) at By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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A wishlist surprise :)
Journal Entry 16 by 
bookfrogster
at Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, October 13, 2018
bookfrogster at Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, October 13, 2018
Thank you so much for the wonderful surprise parcel keeta1. You are awesome!
Journal Entry 17 by bookfrogster at Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 17, 2018
bookfrogster at Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 17, 2018
I really enjoyed reading this. Those who know me well will not be in the least bit surprised that my favourite bit was the last chapter describing the family getting the summer cabin all shipshape, ready for winter. I absolutely love fiction and non-fiction which is describing people getting stuff done like this. There's something very harmonious and purposeful about it. Yes, I know I'm strange. LOL.
Journal Entry 18 by 
earthcaroleanne
at Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom on Sunday, December 9, 2018
earthcaroleanne at Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom on Sunday, December 9, 2018
Picked this up because we weren't allowed to leave any books at the Filmhouse OCBZ this month and I think I know someone who may want this. If not, I will keep it because I love that it is a cancelled library book and it has been checked out so many times.
I can't say I enjoyed this. I gave up half way through but did got back to finish it. I found Sophia to be an annoying, selfish little brat. I did wonder if it was the translation but the fact I know people who have really enjoyed this, I'm not sure.
Journal Entry 20 by earthcaroleanne at BCUK Newcastle Uncon 2022, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 26, 2022
earthcaroleanne at BCUK Newcastle Uncon 2022, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Released 1 yr ago (7/30/2022 UTC) at BCUK Newcastle Uncon 2022, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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A wishlist book going to the uncon.
This is a wonderfully well travelled book. Thank you for this wishlist book.
