Sculptor's Daughter

By: Tove Jansson, Kingsley Hart

Narrated by: Sara Kestelman

Dive into Tove Jansson's spellbinding memoir and be transported to early 20th-century Helsinki where you'll experience the magic and fears of a childhood infused with the freedom and natural beauty of Finland.

Hailed by Ali Smith for its evocative prose, Jansson's memoir unveils the enchantments of a world where winter ice is a playground of mysteries, balalaika parties radiate warmth, and Christmas takes on epic proportions when viewed from a child's eyes.

A universal tale that speaks to the child in all of us, Sculptor's Daughter is ideal for fans of Tove Ditlevsen's The Copenhagen Trilogy.

Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is globally cherished for creating the Moomin universe. Born in Helsinki, her tales of the Moomins captivated readers worldwide. Beyond Moominvalley, she penned profound adult novels, most notably The Summer Book.

©2024 Tove Jansson, Moomin Characters™ / Published in the English language by arrangement with Rights & Brands (P)2024 Saga Egmont

The description

More stories than biographical details. Told from point of view of a child but not as good as The Summer Book.

Very good narration, lovely childhood memoir

The narration is probably the reason this book is rated a whole star higher than on Goodreads, as the narrator really brought this childhood memoir to life. The voice is one of those perfect for a children's book. It's soothing but animated, peaceful but lively. This memoir is amusing and silly in a cute way, but really nice to listen to in quiet times and when I want something lighthearted.