There’s so much to love about this book that I genuinely can’t imagine people not enjoying it. Despite the cool settings, reading Snow Child was like being wrapped in a toasty blanket. I’m getting chills just thinking about how good the writing in this book was. All the descriptions were as clear and beautiful as freshly laden snow; the atmosphere danced off the page.
From the beginning, I felt myself drawn in by the narrative voice. I could practically feel the sadness seeping off the page in the melancholy opening. Yet what was remarkable about this book was the whole range of emotions it tapped into, from child-like wonder and playful delight, to prickling fear and nervy hope. In the end, it’s enough to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
The story itself was enchanting. It had a fairy tale feel, yet at the same time it felt raw and real. Juxtaposed with the original, it made for a rich retelling, which will feel even more unique to us non-Russians who aren’t familiar with the tale. The best part of this, however, was how it clung to its fairy tale roots, whilst reaching out into a historical landscape, making us ponder whether magic played a part, or not.
With every turn of the page, you could feel the characters coming alive. I really appreciated the slow build of characterisation. My one issue was that I felt a tiny bit disconnected from the romance later on, which is the only reason this didn’t get five bananas from me. With that said, I gave it:
Rating: 4½/5 bananas
Have you read this? Do you plan to? Let me know in the comments!
This sounds lovely! So glad you enjoyed it!
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Thank you! I really did 😀
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Love this cover!
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It’s lovely!!
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Oh I loved this book too! She has a second book that I’ve added to my TBR too 🙂 Great review!
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Thank you so much!! Oh that’s very exciting 😀 I’ll have to read that too 🙂
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I loved this book too!
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Awesome! I’m glad 😀
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This book is so lovely and emotional, I very much liked it too! So glad you enjoyed it, and such a great review… I loved when you wrote “All the descriptions were as clear and beautiful as freshly laden snow”.
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Oh it really was- glad you liked it too! Thank you so much!!
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Both the cover and your review have made me add this book to my to read list. Sounds like a wonderful novel. Great post! 😊
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Thank you so much!! I’m so glad!! 😊
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Oh my word! This review is the best and I must read this book!
Wow, just wow! The way you describe what this book does and is, is fantastic! Defo going to get my mitts on this!
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Aww thank you!! 😊 I’m so glad I convinced you to read this- I thoroughly enjoyed it!! Thank you so so much!!
hehehe wonderful!!!
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I loved this book! But, not everyone in my book club enjoyed it. I immediately disowned them….
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Thank you!! I’m so glad!! hehehehe I can understand- I saw some people didn’t like this on GR and thought “what’s not to like?!” 😉
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I know!
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I read it a few months agree. I agree, it was beautiful.
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Thank you!
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OH MY GOSH, I HAVE IT RIGHT HERE….ON MY NIGHT STAND!!!! *gasps* WHOA!! After reading you review, I CAN’T BELIEVE I HAVEN’T READ IT ALREADYYY????!!!! Soo mad at myself right now. Huh. Guess we all know what I am reading tonight! ;p ;p
GREAAAATTTT POST!!!!! ❤ ❤ ❤ (as always. 🙂 )
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OH AWESOME!!! This is fate hehehe!!! 😉 Nah don’t feel bad, get excited!!! hehehehe I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!! Thank you so much!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Ahhhhh someone who has picked it up and has felt the enchantment for themselves!!! 😀 So glad you loved it. I was truly stunned by the author’s penmanship. She did such a wonderful job in sucking you into this world and making you feel all sorts of things! Fantastic review! 😉
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Yes!! I absolutely loved it!! So glad you did too!! Thank you!! 😀
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Glad you liked it. It’s one I want to read too.
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Awesome!! I really hope you enjoy it 😀
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I just finished this book and LOVED it! I haven’t read a fiction book like this in a long time. It really drew me right in and I didn’t want it to end.
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Ahh I totally agree!! It was such a great book 😀
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