A review by themauvereader
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Reading The Snow Child feels like putting on a warm, familiar, old coat to me. The writing style is full of imagery that feels true and beautiful and not contrived, which one doesn’t come across too often these days. The characters have depth of emotion and history which makes any mundane happening in their lives ripe with meaning and significance. I enjoyed the journey with Mabel and Jack—discovering who their snow child was, and I only wish their discovery was a little different in the end.
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