Scan barcode
amandam71's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Infertility and Miscarriage
jvmilks's review against another edition
3.0
I had to restart this book on a few occasions. It reads like a harsh Alaskan winter, which seems as though it may never pass. I will credit the author with this as an intentional choice, which plays as a larger metaphor for the main character's life. I would have given it 2 stars except that the Epilogue's ending is a touch poetic. I think the story will stick with me. It's sorrow. So, I suppose something is to be said for a book that leaves that kind of an impact on your heart and mind.
madisonpearl's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Miscarriage
Moderate: Infertility and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts
illusie's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book. I love how the story is based on a fairy tale about how an old man and woman make a daughter from snow. In this book a married couple also make a snow girl, and later they spot a little girl. I loved the parts when the girl visited and they tried to earn her trust. This book is no fairy tale, and soon reality hits. The story is set in the middle of nowhere in Alaska and life is hard. The book is melancholic and slow-paced, which is why I don't give it 4 stars.
krover's review against another edition
3.0
The book was absolutely magic until the last 30 or so pages. I was captivated by Jack and Maybel's story and the mystery of Faina. The last section was less than desireable and left me unsatisfied. It was an abrupt ending that left me feeling as though the author had no idea how to end it, so chose an easy way out. Other than that, it was very good.
crabturtlebug's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Blood, Pregnancy, Animal death, Gore, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Miscarriage and Child death