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kerry_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-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? No
5.0
nedge's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
calturner's review against another edition
4.0
The Snow Song by Sally Gardner is a beautifully written and magical read that’s perfect for this time of year. As the nights grow colder and thoughts turn to the festive season, what could be better than to curl up with a gorgeous book set in a world of snow and magic?
I loved this book. It swept me away on a dark and magical journey that once started I could not put down. Edith was a character I found myself drawn to from the outset, my heart breaking at her predicament of being forced into marrying a man she doesn’t love. The shock of losing the love of her life causes her hair to turn white and takes away her power of speech, leaving her with no other choice than to marry the atrocious village butcher, a fate even worse than death.
What follows is a dark but gorgeously written tale that had me captivated from beginning to end. As secrets slowly begin to be revealed, will the truth enable Edith to escape her fate? Or is she destined to live a life of oppression forever?
Edith’s strength of character as the story progressed was wonderful to see, with the other women of the village coming together to try to break free from their oppressors. Edith’s father, the cabinet maker, was an incredibly weak man who treated his daughter in such an appalling way it made my blood boil! But then the story moves in a direction I did not see coming, taking me completely by surprise as it moved towards its final, thrilling conclusion.
Oh my word, what a beautiful, dark and magical read The Snow Song is! Sally Gardner has written the perfect read for the festive season, especially if you like your stories dark and thought provoking with a magical twist.
Highly recommended.
I loved this book. It swept me away on a dark and magical journey that once started I could not put down. Edith was a character I found myself drawn to from the outset, my heart breaking at her predicament of being forced into marrying a man she doesn’t love. The shock of losing the love of her life causes her hair to turn white and takes away her power of speech, leaving her with no other choice than to marry the atrocious village butcher, a fate even worse than death.
What follows is a dark but gorgeously written tale that had me captivated from beginning to end. As secrets slowly begin to be revealed, will the truth enable Edith to escape her fate? Or is she destined to live a life of oppression forever?
Edith’s strength of character as the story progressed was wonderful to see, with the other women of the village coming together to try to break free from their oppressors. Edith’s father, the cabinet maker, was an incredibly weak man who treated his daughter in such an appalling way it made my blood boil! But then the story moves in a direction I did not see coming, taking me completely by surprise as it moved towards its final, thrilling conclusion.
Oh my word, what a beautiful, dark and magical read The Snow Song is! Sally Gardner has written the perfect read for the festive season, especially if you like your stories dark and thought provoking with a magical twist.
Highly recommended.
xan_48's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
belka2's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
waterbearer94's review against another edition
5.0
Snow
I loved this book. The storytelling is quite something. I liked the use of old superstitions. The ending was also beautiful
I loved this book. The storytelling is quite something. I liked the use of old superstitions. The ending was also beautiful
jodiesbookishposts's review against another edition
4.0
I was given this audiobook via Netgalley for an honest review. I was starting to get in a wintery mood and this sounded right up my street.
The story takes place in a small community, highly religious where the status quo is controlled by the village elder men, who take on wives of their choosing and the women live very sheltered and controlled lives. All this changes when a young girl falls in love with an outsider, and to be allowed to marry him, he must return to the village before the first snow falls.
I went into this with not many pre-conceived ideas of what it would be like but I really enjoyed it. It definitely got me in a wintery mood and I felt the isolated community was done very well. It was easy to feel how stifled these women were in this.
I hadn't expected it to be as feminist as it was and felt it handled quite a few issues and handled them well.
The setting and vibe reminding me of The Bear and the Nightingale which I loved, and though it wasn't a fantasy, there are some fantastical elements in this that I thought were done well.
A solid 4 star read for me. The audio was done well and would recommend.
The story takes place in a small community, highly religious where the status quo is controlled by the village elder men, who take on wives of their choosing and the women live very sheltered and controlled lives. All this changes when a young girl falls in love with an outsider, and to be allowed to marry him, he must return to the village before the first snow falls.
I went into this with not many pre-conceived ideas of what it would be like but I really enjoyed it. It definitely got me in a wintery mood and I felt the isolated community was done very well. It was easy to feel how stifled these women were in this.
I hadn't expected it to be as feminist as it was and felt it handled quite a few issues and handled them well.
The setting and vibe reminding me of The Bear and the Nightingale which I loved, and though it wasn't a fantasy, there are some fantastical elements in this that I thought were done well.
A solid 4 star read for me. The audio was done well and would recommend.