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3.27 AVERAGE
3.27 AVERAGE
The story opens on New Year's Eve with Evan saying goodbye to his best friend from childhood, Lucy, Since her parents' divorce, he only sees her once a year during the Christmas holidays. We jump to the next year where it is once again Christmas and Lucy has just arrived. Evan sneaks out to see her but things are different this year. Lucy looks and acts differently and their relationship is changing. The story is mostly told from Evans point of view until it switches at a dramatic point 3/4 of the way through the book to Lucy's point of view. There are drawings and comic strips interspersed throughout the novel which bring some humor and and lightness to the story. The novel ends after switching back to Evan's point of view and the following Christmas holidays. A quiet coming of age story where the main character struggles with changing friendships and family relationships as he becomes his own person. HS
i really thought i would enjoy this book because i saw that dumb review saying it was like nick and norah...
but aside from the illustrations and occasional interesting plot spike it really isnt anything special to me. the blurb doesnt do this book any justice either. the character development was whack the story was flat and the overall build up to any type of climax was missing completely.
but aside from the illustrations and occasional interesting plot spike it really isnt anything special to me. the blurb doesnt do this book any justice either. the character development was whack the story was flat and the overall build up to any type of climax was missing completely.
4.5 stars!
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I’m actually utterly shocked that this book isn’t more popular. Why haven’t I heard of this before?? Within the first few pages, I was completely hooked. And oh my goodness, the illustrations are so ADORABLE and totally helped to bring the story and characters to life in my head, helping me to fly through the pages- which is obvious, seeing as I devoured this book in just a day!
I was really hoping for a more Christmassy atmosphere, after not having much luck with The Afterlife of Holly Chase, and let me tell you, this book did not disappoint. Oh man, the Christmas vibes were strong in this one. I actually started playing lots of Christmas songs and switched on my Christmas lights whilst reading! Not only that, I love what the story is actually about- the angst of growing up, and finding out who you are and the struggles that come with that journey. The storyline felt so believable and realistic, which helped me to connect to it deeply.
However, Evan putting off writing his school paper gave me so much second-hand anxiety. Like, come on man, just finish your paper and get it out the way so you don’t have to think about it for the rest of the Christmas break! Haha! But seriously, I have no real criticisms. This book was so well written, and Stephen Emond is very talented and has a way with both words and art. I salute him! What a genius.
I will definitely be looking into some of his other works!
I feel so much more in the Christmas mood now. BRING ON THE TURKEY!!
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I’m actually utterly shocked that this book isn’t more popular. Why haven’t I heard of this before?? Within the first few pages, I was completely hooked. And oh my goodness, the illustrations are so ADORABLE and totally helped to bring the story and characters to life in my head, helping me to fly through the pages- which is obvious, seeing as I devoured this book in just a day!
I was really hoping for a more Christmassy atmosphere, after not having much luck with The Afterlife of Holly Chase, and let me tell you, this book did not disappoint. Oh man, the Christmas vibes were strong in this one. I actually started playing lots of Christmas songs and switched on my Christmas lights whilst reading! Not only that, I love what the story is actually about- the angst of growing up, and finding out who you are and the struggles that come with that journey. The storyline felt so believable and realistic, which helped me to connect to it deeply.
However, Evan putting off writing his school paper gave me so much second-hand anxiety. Like, come on man, just finish your paper and get it out the way so you don’t have to think about it for the rest of the Christmas break! Haha! But seriously, I have no real criticisms. This book was so well written, and Stephen Emond is very talented and has a way with both words and art. I salute him! What a genius.
I will definitely be looking into some of his other works!
I feel so much more in the Christmas mood now. BRING ON THE TURKEY!!
SO CUTE, I LOVED this book. So so so much! A beautiful, heart warming, wintry, cuddly, Christmasy read
Stephen Edmon introduces readers to the story of Evan and Lucy in, Wintertown. Evan and Lucy grew up together, they were best friends, inseparable. Then Lucy’s parents divorced and Lucy moved away with her mom. Lucy spends every Christmas break with her dad, something that Evan looks forward to every year, but this year is different. Lucy is different and Evan’s not sure what to say to or how to act around this new Lucy.
Wintertown was a great read for me; it’s a bit melancholy with quite a few sweet moments sprinkled in between. Evan’s family is a bundle of fun, especially his Gram. (A sassy grandmother? Yes, please!) Evan’s friends are quite hilarious, adding comic relief to the story.
Though the beginning focuses on Evan and his reaction to “New Lucy”, the rest focuses on Lucy and the mystery behind why she is different this year. As Lucy’s past year unfolds, the reader and Evan begin to understand Lucy on a different level - and in a way, understand “Old Lucy”. I found the resolution and reveal to be very realistic and appreciated that the story wasn’t just a fluffy tale.
I loved that the characters had such strong history, it made me care about what happened to them, even if I didn’t agree with their actions. I also enjoyed the drawings that are scattered throughout the novel. Evan is an artist and there are drawing from both him and Lucy that align with the story and adds another layer to the storytelling. I found that, while this book was a quick read the story stays with you after the cover is closed. If you’re looking for a quite, but real story, this is definitely the book for you.
Wintertown was a great read for me; it’s a bit melancholy with quite a few sweet moments sprinkled in between. Evan’s family is a bundle of fun, especially his Gram. (A sassy grandmother? Yes, please!) Evan’s friends are quite hilarious, adding comic relief to the story.
Though the beginning focuses on Evan and his reaction to “New Lucy”, the rest focuses on Lucy and the mystery behind why she is different this year. As Lucy’s past year unfolds, the reader and Evan begin to understand Lucy on a different level - and in a way, understand “Old Lucy”. I found the resolution and reveal to be very realistic and appreciated that the story wasn’t just a fluffy tale.
I loved that the characters had such strong history, it made me care about what happened to them, even if I didn’t agree with their actions. I also enjoyed the drawings that are scattered throughout the novel. Evan is an artist and there are drawing from both him and Lucy that align with the story and adds another layer to the storytelling. I found that, while this book was a quick read the story stays with you after the cover is closed. If you’re looking for a quite, but real story, this is definitely the book for you.