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Hiver

Ali Smith

3.84 AVERAGE


Just wonderful. Why is this seasonal quartet the first thing I've ever read by Ali Smith? She is a visionary writer, so playful with language and so poignant. Slightly more fractured and experimental than Autumn, but isn't that the way of the seasons? A wonderful way to welcome in the new year. Bring on Spring!

"Where would we be without our ability to see beyond what it is we're supposed to be seeing."

A very abstract read that I found a bit all over the place. However I think Smith's writing is complex and rich and I want to read it again to pull out all of it's meaning.

Så smarta konversationer som förde boken framåt, men den hade inte lidit av ett par händelser. Bra bok ändå

Not as good as autumn. I still just love her writing

4.5
Osladilo mi se ovo ocenjivanje na pola. 😆

this book = depression
reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No

I didn't get it. And I don't think Ali Smith wants me to.
emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
medium-paced

Oh my, this was amazing. Really enjoyed the reflections on human connection, especially familiar relationships, and the reflections on nature and the world changing - and I loved the characters. Wish I read this in december tho