Reviews tagging 'Infertility'

Lumilapsi by Eowyn Ivey

46 reviews

mdavis26's review against another edition

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5.0


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hippiejo's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

An unexpected Treasure.
Why is this book not talked about more?!?!
I honestly picked this book up as I'd had it my shelves a while and thought I could read it and donate it. This book is not going anywhere!
There is a raw and endearing melancholy to this book which took my breath away. I got completely immersed in the beauty of Alaska which the author did an incredible job of describing.
Jack and Mabel stole my hearts and my heart was in my mouth the whole time of reading, fearful that they would lose their snow child. This book captures the grief of infertility and stillbirth in all it's painful reality but skilfully manages to keep an air of hope.
This book carries a sadness within it's pages but somehow the sadness is still beautiful. It really is incredibly hard to articulate - you just need to read it!!
I honestly cannot recommend this book enough. Just beautiful.

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kwmcm25's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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cerilouisereads's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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chelsaat's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0


THE SNOW CHILD is a retelling of Snegurochka, a Russian fairytale about an old couple who can’t have children, who build a little girl from snow. The girl visits them every winter but leaves when spring comes. What I loved about this tale in particular is that you’re never quite sure if the girl is real or not - there’s evidence for both possibilities and it’s left up to your own interpretation.

I’ve read a few books now about how harsh and lovely the Alaskan wilderness is, but this one might be my favorite. Ivey’s writing is so magical and melancholy that I felt literal chills when she was describing a snowstorm. The pacing was sometimes a little off, but overall it read like a fairytale I never wanted to emerge from.

 

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rakkaussipsi's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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jennyrpotter's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25


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gloriazthompson's review against another edition

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sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A slow, atmospheric book. It had a wonderful sense of place - the Alaskan wilderness. A perfect winter read. ❄️ 

I didn’t know that this was going to be a retelling of the Russian folk tale of “Snegurochka” or The Snow Maiden - so that was a fun surprise!

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pawluh's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5


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kulera's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75


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