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chwaters's review against another edition
4.0
It's kind of like...a post-apocalyptic Les Mis! And I loved it. There's really something unique about this one. It seems so much richer and more sophisticated than many that would claim to share the genre. Alternating between four narrators, all escapees from state-run, prison-like boarding schools, the plot thickens when they learn more about their past and what it might mean for the future. There's so much more going on than can be addressed in a lil' ol' book review. I can only recommend reading this book to see where the plot leads. I found it unpredictable, but never jarring. Tense, but bittersweet. Themes of unity, conviction, strength and love abound in unexpected ways. I loved it. The only part of this book that I didn't completely love was the epilogue. But it did let me know that this novel stands alone. No sequels in the future. And at this point in the game, it's refreshing to know that authors can actually tell a satisfying story in one book.
ravensfyre's review against another edition
5.0
THIS IS DA BEST BOOK! EVA!!!! i cant think of a btr book!
vannau's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
julien_simon's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
5.0
sofia_brohez's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
tea_rex_love's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not sure what I think. It was a very cheerful book, despite its topic, mainly because the characters, if they were sorted into a Hogwarts house, would all be in Hufflepuff. Except for the enemies of course, who would be in Slytherin.
mariespuna's review against another edition
4.0
Hacía tiempo que quería releer este libro y reconozco que ha envejecido medianamente bien.
El Combate de Invierno es en realidad la historia de Helen como alumna huérfana en un internado primero, y luego como fugitiva escondida del régimen. No dejéis que la sinopsis os diga otra cosa.
Me ha gustado que, por una vez, la protagonista cumple su papel de no tener ni idea de lo que está pasando. Y los adultos son los suficientemente inteligentes como para no poner a una chica de 17 años al corriente de todo lo que es la resistencia a la Falange. Lo que no me ha gustado tanto es que Mourlevat no profundice un poco más en las historias de Milos, Bart y Milena.
En general es un libro que está bien y se lee rápido, aunque peca de diálogos, sobre todo los de los adolescentes, que se nota mucho que los ha escrito un señor de mediana edad que está desconectado con el discurso de los jóvenes.
El Combate de Invierno es en realidad la historia de Helen como alumna huérfana en un internado primero, y luego como fugitiva escondida del régimen. No dejéis que la sinopsis os diga otra cosa.
Me ha gustado que, por una vez, la protagonista cumple su papel de no tener ni idea de lo que está pasando. Y los adultos son los suficientemente inteligentes como para no poner a una chica de 17 años al corriente de todo lo que es la resistencia a la Falange. Lo que no me ha gustado tanto es que Mourlevat no profundice un poco más en las historias de Milos, Bart y Milena.
En general es un libro que está bien y se lee rápido, aunque peca de diálogos, sobre todo los de los adolescentes, que se nota mucho que los ha escrito un señor de mediana edad que está desconectado con el discurso de los jóvenes.
katie_sandifer's review against another edition
1.0
I didn't finish the book. I may pick it up again, but at this point in time, I don't think I have the will to read it.
I am sure that when I do come back to the book, I will enjoy it, but right now I can't seem to focus on the plot line at all.
I am sure that when I do come back to the book, I will enjoy it, but right now I can't seem to focus on the plot line at all.
elizziebooks's review against another edition
5.0
I was going to make a video about this because I really liked this book. A lot. But after spending 4+ hours on the Linger Read-Along video last night, I’m not feeling like making a video for this. So, here we go.
This past week, I read the English translation of Winter’s End. It was originally written in French, so some of the wording is a little odd. That’s not to say it’s hard to understand. It’s absolutely brilliant.
Winter’s End is about this group of kids (Bartolomeo, Milena, Milos, and Helen) who go to two different but very oppressive boarding schools. Their parents were killed when this group of barbarians (Phalangists, as they are called in the book). The four kids escape their respective schools in search for freedom and to find out what actually happened to their parents. Along the way, they find many hardships and even face death at times. And they’re actually the ones to lead their country’s revolution against this evil government.
I found this story to be quite interesting and original. The whole idea of a barbarian government oppressing them rather than some uptight dictator is new to me. At least as far as fictional literature goes. The story in this book is very fresh and original. I’m sure you could compare it to other dystopic novels or to novels set in World War II Germany, but really the story stands on its own.
The characters were amazing. From the four main characters to Catherine Paneck, Jahn, and the horse-men. You will love the good guys and absolutely loathe the Phalangists. Especially Van Vlyck. He’s just plain awful.
The setting was absolutely dismal. That is to show how harsh the times were. Just like winter, these people were battling through some terribly cold times. Everyone is questioned. Anyone who objects with authority is thrown in jail or ripped apart by the dog-men. And near the end of the novel, Spring comes forward and times get better. The Phalagists either disappear or give up their reigns.
Although on Amazon they say it’s an 8+ book, I’d say it’s more of a 14+ book because of some of the violence in the novel. So have a mature mindset and a strong stomach. I mean, if you could handle Hunger Games books, you can handle this.
This past week, I read the English translation of Winter’s End. It was originally written in French, so some of the wording is a little odd. That’s not to say it’s hard to understand. It’s absolutely brilliant.
Winter’s End is about this group of kids (Bartolomeo, Milena, Milos, and Helen) who go to two different but very oppressive boarding schools. Their parents were killed when this group of barbarians (Phalangists, as they are called in the book). The four kids escape their respective schools in search for freedom and to find out what actually happened to their parents. Along the way, they find many hardships and even face death at times. And they’re actually the ones to lead their country’s revolution against this evil government.
I found this story to be quite interesting and original. The whole idea of a barbarian government oppressing them rather than some uptight dictator is new to me. At least as far as fictional literature goes. The story in this book is very fresh and original. I’m sure you could compare it to other dystopic novels or to novels set in World War II Germany, but really the story stands on its own.
The characters were amazing. From the four main characters to Catherine Paneck, Jahn, and the horse-men. You will love the good guys and absolutely loathe the Phalangists. Especially Van Vlyck. He’s just plain awful.
The setting was absolutely dismal. That is to show how harsh the times were. Just like winter, these people were battling through some terribly cold times. Everyone is questioned. Anyone who objects with authority is thrown in jail or ripped apart by the dog-men. And near the end of the novel, Spring comes forward and times get better. The Phalagists either disappear or give up their reigns.
Although on Amazon they say it’s an 8+ book, I’d say it’s more of a 14+ book because of some of the violence in the novel. So have a mature mindset and a strong stomach. I mean, if you could handle Hunger Games books, you can handle this.