A review by natealva
Snowflake by Louise Nealon

4.0

Nealon invites readers into the heart of rural Ireland, where the protagonist, Debbie White, navigates the tumultuous transition from farm life to university. Nealon's prose is tender and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the Irish countryside and the complex familial bonds that tether Debbie to her roots. The characters—her eccentric mother Maeve and her introspective uncle Billy—are drawn with such authenticity that they feel instantly familiar, as if they’ve stepped out of our own lives. Nealon effortlessly captures her readers, making us fall in love with the quirks and vulnerabilities of her cast. The novel’s strength lies in its ability to render the ordinary extraordinary, wrapping profound themes of mental health and self-discovery in the comforting embrace of family and home.