Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson

Snow Falling on Cedars

David Guterson

480 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson is a gripping and challenging novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate historical fiction, mystery, and explorations of complex themes such as war, racism, and the human cost of prejudice, making it a must-read for those who enjoy character-driven stories that linger long after the final page is turned.

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Gripping, tragic, and densely atmospheric—a masterpiece of suspense which leaves us shaken and changed.Winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award 1995 and the American Booksellers Association Book of the Year AwardSan Piedro Island, north of Puget Sound, is...

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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 9,381 reviews

Moods

reflective: 69%

mysterious: 66%

emotional: 57%

sad: 44%

dark: 38%

tense: 33%

challenging: 25%

informative: 16%

hopeful: 9%

adventurous: 6%

inspiring: 2%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

2% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
57% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
56% of readers chose A mix
27% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

68% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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