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A review by its_justine
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
5.0
There really isn't much else to say other than Naomi Novik is a master storyteller. Spinning Silver is a beautiful and whimsical tale filled with hope, enchantment and charm. Much like our heroine Miryem, Novik has taken this story and turned it to gold.
This novel begins following an impoverished village girl as she vows to take up the family business of money lending to create a better life for herself and her family. However, her actions have consequences and soon she finds herself caught within a battle of ice and fire. As the story progresses, her fate is weaved together with those of several other strong and unwavering women who are all attempting to do what's best for the ones they love. Together, they may be able to save countless lives, both human and otherwise.
We follow a central plot through the eyes of multiple well-developed characters, each of whom have their own distinct voice that turns this tale into something I rarely see in any type of literature. As I read, I kept feeling as though I was being told a story while sitting around a campfire with a gentle breeze at my back.
The writing and prose is immaculate. The conflict is well-defined and tangible. A beautiful setting is described in such a way that easily allows readers to close their eyes and imagine it within their reach. I really loved everything about this novel. I cannot recommend it enough.
This novel begins following an impoverished village girl as she vows to take up the family business of money lending to create a better life for herself and her family. However, her actions have consequences and soon she finds herself caught within a battle of ice and fire. As the story progresses, her fate is weaved together with those of several other strong and unwavering women who are all attempting to do what's best for the ones they love. Together, they may be able to save countless lives, both human and otherwise.
We follow a central plot through the eyes of multiple well-developed characters, each of whom have their own distinct voice that turns this tale into something I rarely see in any type of literature. As I read, I kept feeling as though I was being told a story while sitting around a campfire with a gentle breeze at my back.
The writing and prose is immaculate. The conflict is well-defined and tangible. A beautiful setting is described in such a way that easily allows readers to close their eyes and imagine it within their reach. I really loved everything about this novel. I cannot recommend it enough.