Reviews

Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au

not_theonlyme's review against another edition

Go to review page

5.0

Lovely and thought-provoking

yolk3_'s review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

a slice of life story about a woman and her mother on a city break. we get flashbacks throughout, writing is simple but poignant. a short and calming read !

« The only question she’d asked once was whether, in winter, it was cold enough for snow, which she had never seen. »

cremence_'s review against another edition

Go to review page

lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

3.5

enjoyed the quietness of the book, but dragged a little for me. however, i do enjoy reflective books

nabilaandta's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

This book will wrap you in its quiet charm and makes you appreciate the subtleties of life.

davethescot's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

"Cold Enough for Snow" by Jessica Au is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and cultural identity. Set in Australia and Japan, it delicately weaves together the lives of its characters, revealing their struggles, dreams, and the complexities of relationships. Au's prose is elegant, evoking a sense of longing and introspection with just a hint of melancholy.

kyliemaslen's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

hauntingly beautiful, just didn’t grip me as i had hoped 

lellephantine's review against another edition

Go to review page

reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

jasminer99's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

Beautiful story

marta_degennaro's review against another edition

Go to review page

Found it hard to read because there’s not really a plot - probably read it at the wrong time 

daniella84's review against another edition

Go to review page

reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I think this is one that with a reread or with more reflection I would enjoy it more.

The parts near the end that focused more on the mother daughter relationship were my favourite - the memories throughout were interesting but I wasn't really sure what they were contributing to the story. I guess something to be said about us getting these instead of really any conversation between mother and daughter.