kaiolenatac 's review for:

Winter by Ali Smith

3.5

mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I love Ali Smith's writing- it intrigues me, it's lyrical and so fluid, but I feel like I just did not get this book. By the end of Autumn, the book prior in the series, I felt introduced to a world of characters, got to know them, and felt content with their developments. In Winter, I did not love the characters as much and found myself confused much of the time between character chapters and reflective chapters. I think a reread would benefit my understanding but for now the initial rating stands pretty mid-level.