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A review by emmajewish
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Can we choose joy over sorrow?
This question, initially posed by Mabel's sister, floats through the story like a drifting snowflake. The loneliness, grief, and depression that characters Mabel and Jack experience in their lives are mirrored by their own frigid Alaskan winter. It seems like there is nothing but sorrow and cold. One night, they build a snowchild together that comes alive from their love for one another (which isn't as cheesy as it sounds)! Afterwards, their winter days are filled with joy, laughter, and hope. But what happens when spring comes and the snow melts?
The Snow Child was an absolute pleasure to read. I looked forward to opening the pages and entering its world each time! Ivey's descriptions are spot-on, and her characters are endearing. They revealed the joy that lies in the normalcy of day-to-day life. The importance of friendship, the struggles of marriage. And the hope and fear that rests in the yet-to-be.
I think that, based on the story, it's not a matter of joy or sorrow - but joy and sorrow. The characters' experiences often contained both. And that's part of the mystery, adventure, and magic of life itself.
I cannot recommend this book enough! It was a magical, emotional, and beautiful read.
This question, initially posed by Mabel's sister, floats through the story like a drifting snowflake. The loneliness, grief, and depression that characters Mabel and Jack experience in their lives are mirrored by their own frigid Alaskan winter. It seems like there is nothing but sorrow and cold. One night, they build a snowchild together that comes alive from their love for one another (which isn't as cheesy as it sounds)! Afterwards, their winter days are filled with joy, laughter, and hope. But what happens when spring comes and the snow melts?
The Snow Child was an absolute pleasure to read. I looked forward to opening the pages and entering its world each time! Ivey's descriptions are spot-on, and her characters are endearing. They revealed the joy that lies in the normalcy of day-to-day life. The importance of friendship, the struggles of marriage. And the hope and fear that rests in the yet-to-be.
I think that, based on the story, it's not a matter of joy or sorrow - but joy and sorrow. The characters' experiences often contained both. And that's part of the mystery, adventure, and magic of life itself.
I cannot recommend this book enough! It was a magical, emotional, and beautiful read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage