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stargirlmolly's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Miscarriage
qtcarolyn's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Animal death, Grief, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Blood and Death
Minor: Alcohol and Alcoholism
kodi_rae's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
I saw another review use the word “bittersweet” and I think it’s a perfect description of this book. Deep sadness and loneliness paired with mystical wonder and tenderness. The ending did feel rushed a bit to me and I have some lingering questions, though I know that’s also the point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Animal death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief, Miscarriage, Blood, Child death, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Pregnancy, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, and Alcoholism
leialeilani's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Animal death
Minor: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Infertility
bookishcori's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Miscarriage, Infertility, and Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Animal death
Minor: Blood
charley0796's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.75
This book is beautifully written, I felt like I was surviving the harsh and stunning Alaskan winter with the author. I felt like I was watching as Faina hunted. I normally skip lengthy descriptions and felt like Eowyn perfectly balanced this. This is the perfect tale for a cold winter’s day.
I loved the mystery added to the change in how dialogue was written when Faina appeared - keeping you guessing as to her origins, whether she really was human and a survivor or a fairy. A subtle touch!
I loved how the story evolved for the first few parts, with all the satisfaction and whimsical nature of a fairy tale crossed with reality. However, as many others have reviewed, the last part didn’t satisfy me. The lack of reflection on ‘and she returned to the wild’ or ‘they all melted into the woods, Garrett following her with his son’ or even how they got through the disappearance is something I wish was reflected more on - I feel this would have created that satisfying ending I needed.
I loved the mystery added to the change in how dialogue was written when Faina appeared - keeping you guessing as to her origins, whether she really was human and a survivor or a fairy. A subtle touch!
I loved how the story evolved for the first few parts, with all the satisfaction and whimsical nature of a fairy tale crossed with reality. However, as many others have reviewed, the last part didn’t satisfy me. The lack of reflection on ‘and she returned to the wild’ or ‘they all melted into the woods, Garrett following her with his son’ or even how they got through the disappearance is something I wish was reflected more on - I feel this would have created that satisfying ending I needed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Miscarriage, Death, and Animal death
sigynmoon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This book will truly stay with me. Beautiful, sweet, sad and haunting. Very much about love, which this book captured perfectly. The only thing keeping it from being a five is that I feel one element lacks clarity in a way that hurt the story just a little bit. Still, a beautiful read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Child death, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Blood
Minor: Alcohol and Alcoholism
amberinbookland's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Blood, Animal death, Death of parent, Child death, Death, and Infertility
emmajewish's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? No
5.0
Can we choose joy over sorrow?
This question, initially posed by Mabel's sister, floats through the story like a drifting snowflake. The loneliness, grief, and depression that characters Mabel and Jack experience in their lives are mirrored by their own frigid Alaskan winter. It seems like there is nothing but sorrow and cold. One night, they build a snowchild together that comes alive from their love for one another (which isn't as cheesy as it sounds)! Afterwards, their winter days are filled with joy, laughter, and hope. But what happens when spring comes and the snow melts?
The Snow Child was an absolute pleasure to read. I looked forward to opening the pages and entering its world each time! Ivey's descriptions are spot-on, and her characters are endearing. They revealed the joy that lies in the normalcy of day-to-day life. The importance of friendship, the struggles of marriage. And the hope and fear that rests in the yet-to-be.
I think that, based on the story, it's not a matter of joy or sorrow - but joy and sorrow. The characters' experiences often contained both. And that's part of the mystery, adventure, and magic of life itself.
I cannot recommend this book enough! It was a magical, emotional, and beautiful read.
This question, initially posed by Mabel's sister, floats through the story like a drifting snowflake. The loneliness, grief, and depression that characters Mabel and Jack experience in their lives are mirrored by their own frigid Alaskan winter. It seems like there is nothing but sorrow and cold. One night, they build a snowchild together that comes alive from their love for one another (which isn't as cheesy as it sounds)! Afterwards, their winter days are filled with joy, laughter, and hope. But what happens when spring comes and the snow melts?
The Snow Child was an absolute pleasure to read. I looked forward to opening the pages and entering its world each time! Ivey's descriptions are spot-on, and her characters are endearing. They revealed the joy that lies in the normalcy of day-to-day life. The importance of friendship, the struggles of marriage. And the hope and fear that rests in the yet-to-be.
I think that, based on the story, it's not a matter of joy or sorrow - but joy and sorrow. The characters' experiences often contained both. And that's part of the mystery, adventure, and magic of life itself.
I cannot recommend this book enough! It was a magical, emotional, and beautiful read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage