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_kate_'s review against another edition
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
4.0
micaela11's review against another edition
it felt a bit too much like a dark fairytale explanation of why abuse, misoginy and prejudice are bad and while i do agree i just don't need to read through a whole fiction book of it also it felt like sa was included in the book just to prove the point when there wasn't actually any need to because it wouldn't have changed the message or the outcome as far as i read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
taygus's review
4.0
CW:
Good audiobook narator .
This was out of my usual genre but I enjoyed it quite a bit The dark scenes happen off screen but you're told enough of them to feel their power and pain.
Its a feminist modern fairy tale, standing up against the patriarchy in the village.
The imagery is beautifully shown
my only real criticism is that more time should have been govern between Edith and Denetrious at the start to show their love. We're told but not shown and it feels a bit hollow.
I also disliked the end..
Spoiler
rape, child abuse, murderGood audiobook narator .
This was out of my usual genre but I enjoyed it quite a bit The dark scenes happen off screen but you're told enough of them to feel their power and pain.
Its a feminist modern fairy tale, standing up against the patriarchy in the village.
The imagery is beautifully shown
my only real criticism is that more time should have been govern between Edith and Denetrious at the start to show their love. We're told but not shown and it feels a bit hollow.
I also disliked the end..
Spoiler
skew came back to demetrious and.. I guess is with him in heaven? fuck her second love who she lived her life with . idk I guess that's why I never got on well with religion and their idea of heavenlesleysbooks's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A beautifully written book, full of fairytales, stories and superstitions. When Edith’s fiancé goes missing and the snow starts to fall, Edith loses her voice and finds it’s her biggest strength in a village where the men rule and women have no say
kerry_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
magenta_silk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
2.5
nedge's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
calturner's review
4.0
The Snow Song by Sally Gardner is a beautifully written and magical read that’s perfect for this time of year. As the nights grow colder and thoughts turn to the festive season, what could be better than to curl up with a gorgeous book set in a world of snow and magic?
I loved this book. It swept me away on a dark and magical journey that once started I could not put down. Edith was a character I found myself drawn to from the outset, my heart breaking at her predicament of being forced into marrying a man she doesn’t love. The shock of losing the love of her life causes her hair to turn white and takes away her power of speech, leaving her with no other choice than to marry the atrocious village butcher, a fate even worse than death.
What follows is a dark but gorgeously written tale that had me captivated from beginning to end. As secrets slowly begin to be revealed, will the truth enable Edith to escape her fate? Or is she destined to live a life of oppression forever?
Edith’s strength of character as the story progressed was wonderful to see, with the other women of the village coming together to try to break free from their oppressors. Edith’s father, the cabinet maker, was an incredibly weak man who treated his daughter in such an appalling way it made my blood boil! But then the story moves in a direction I did not see coming, taking me completely by surprise as it moved towards its final, thrilling conclusion.
Oh my word, what a beautiful, dark and magical read The Snow Song is! Sally Gardner has written the perfect read for the festive season, especially if you like your stories dark and thought provoking with a magical twist.
Highly recommended.
I loved this book. It swept me away on a dark and magical journey that once started I could not put down. Edith was a character I found myself drawn to from the outset, my heart breaking at her predicament of being forced into marrying a man she doesn’t love. The shock of losing the love of her life causes her hair to turn white and takes away her power of speech, leaving her with no other choice than to marry the atrocious village butcher, a fate even worse than death.
What follows is a dark but gorgeously written tale that had me captivated from beginning to end. As secrets slowly begin to be revealed, will the truth enable Edith to escape her fate? Or is she destined to live a life of oppression forever?
Edith’s strength of character as the story progressed was wonderful to see, with the other women of the village coming together to try to break free from their oppressors. Edith’s father, the cabinet maker, was an incredibly weak man who treated his daughter in such an appalling way it made my blood boil! But then the story moves in a direction I did not see coming, taking me completely by surprise as it moved towards its final, thrilling conclusion.
Oh my word, what a beautiful, dark and magical read The Snow Song is! Sally Gardner has written the perfect read for the festive season, especially if you like your stories dark and thought provoking with a magical twist.
Highly recommended.