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A review by daniellearider
Winterland by Rae Meadows
2.0
My god this was bleak. Although, that is likely the point.
I loved the premise of this book: young girl in Siberia, selected to be on the Soviet Gymnastics team in the 70s, battles darkness, etc.
It just seemed to be trying to do too many things: obliquely reference sexual assault in the sport, the KGB, politics, homosexuality, gulags, survival, etc. etc. I think it could have really benefitted from some strong editing and focus.
I loved the premise of this book: young girl in Siberia, selected to be on the Soviet Gymnastics team in the 70s, battles darkness, etc.
It just seemed to be trying to do too many things: obliquely reference sexual assault in the sport, the KGB, politics, homosexuality, gulags, survival, etc. etc. I think it could have really benefitted from some strong editing and focus.