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This is a very whimsical story with magic and winter weather throughout. I enjoyed learning many wonderful and scary histories from this book, and liked the collection of characters, each with unique styles. I particularly loved the magic of the language - Smith was very clever with her wording and setting. However, the plot was somewhat confusing at times and the pace was very slow. Definitely one to read when in the strange reflective festive period, with lots of time to unpack the story.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Poetic and clever. Felt lost amongst the words many times. Quick read as it just flowed well and kept me interested.
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Women trying to excuse a horrible man and romanticising a creepy old dude…. What exactly am I supposed to like?
funny
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
informative
medium-paced