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loiereads 's review for:
Winter Town
by Stephen Emond
4.5 stars!
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I’m actually utterly shocked that this book isn’t more popular. Why haven’t I heard of this before?? Within the first few pages, I was completely hooked. And oh my goodness, the illustrations are so ADORABLE and totally helped to bring the story and characters to life in my head, helping me to fly through the pages- which is obvious, seeing as I devoured this book in just a day!
I was really hoping for a more Christmassy atmosphere, after not having much luck with The Afterlife of Holly Chase, and let me tell you, this book did not disappoint. Oh man, the Christmas vibes were strong in this one. I actually started playing lots of Christmas songs and switched on my Christmas lights whilst reading! Not only that, I love what the story is actually about- the angst of growing up, and finding out who you are and the struggles that come with that journey. The storyline felt so believable and realistic, which helped me to connect to it deeply.
However, Evan putting off writing his school paper gave me so much second-hand anxiety. Like, come on man, just finish your paper and get it out the way so you don’t have to think about it for the rest of the Christmas break! Haha! But seriously, I have no real criticisms. This book was so well written, and Stephen Emond is very talented and has a way with both words and art. I salute him! What a genius.
I will definitely be looking into some of his other works!
I feel so much more in the Christmas mood now. BRING ON THE TURKEY!!
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I’m actually utterly shocked that this book isn’t more popular. Why haven’t I heard of this before?? Within the first few pages, I was completely hooked. And oh my goodness, the illustrations are so ADORABLE and totally helped to bring the story and characters to life in my head, helping me to fly through the pages- which is obvious, seeing as I devoured this book in just a day!
I was really hoping for a more Christmassy atmosphere, after not having much luck with The Afterlife of Holly Chase, and let me tell you, this book did not disappoint. Oh man, the Christmas vibes were strong in this one. I actually started playing lots of Christmas songs and switched on my Christmas lights whilst reading! Not only that, I love what the story is actually about- the angst of growing up, and finding out who you are and the struggles that come with that journey. The storyline felt so believable and realistic, which helped me to connect to it deeply.
However, Evan putting off writing his school paper gave me so much second-hand anxiety. Like, come on man, just finish your paper and get it out the way so you don’t have to think about it for the rest of the Christmas break! Haha! But seriously, I have no real criticisms. This book was so well written, and Stephen Emond is very talented and has a way with both words and art. I salute him! What a genius.
I will definitely be looking into some of his other works!
I feel so much more in the Christmas mood now. BRING ON THE TURKEY!!