A review by adalieslittlelibrary
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

adventurous mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Naomi Novik’s writing has a timeless quality that transports the reader into whatever world she has written about. Spinning Silver follows the intertwining stories of three girls living in a kingdom plagued by the cold influence of the Staryk king (think Winter Fae). It is a story of bargaining, of resolve, of protecting loved ones, and of the unforeseen consequences of actions. 
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While so many stories focus on the battle between good and evil, in Spinning Silver, Novik instead chooses to center the tale on the struggle between justice and injustice. Very few characters can be described as purely good, just as very few characters can be described as purely evil. This focus made for an incredibly thought-provoking read.
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The story flows from character to character, allowing for a level of depth that could not be achieved if telling the novel from a single point of view. Because of this strategy, it felt like a million stories packed into one incredibly intricate tale. Novik also manages to adjust the voice of her writing for each character’s perspective, again adding depth and allowing for greater character development. She is truly a master of her craft. 
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