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careycarpenter's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed the writing and the story. A definite good read and one I'd recommend.
ilman002's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book immensely. It exceeded my expectations.
virginiaslittlelibrary's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
bethmara's review against another edition
5.0
This is a quirky little book that's part fable and all heart. I love Iveys description of nature, seasons and weather as essential characters in the book.
Her descriptions are clear and concise and heartwarming at the same time.
If you can buy the narrative laid out in the first 60 pages you're in for a splendid treat.
I absolutely wish this one was around when my kids were in 5th and 6th grade. It would have been a great thing to share as a family.
Her descriptions are clear and concise and heartwarming at the same time.
If you can buy the narrative laid out in the first 60 pages you're in for a splendid treat.
I absolutely wish this one was around when my kids were in 5th and 6th grade. It would have been a great thing to share as a family.
ranjkrish88's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
laurenbnerd's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
mcbibliotecaria's review against another edition
2.0
Grandma Lit. Because not one but two grandmothers recommended this to me. Which does not make it bad, my star rating refers to my personal preferences, not necessarily the style of writing. The only other similar book I could compare it to would be Memory Keeper's daughter, which I enjoyed much more. It talks of an older couple moves to Alaska, to avoid people. They are unable to conceive and a fairy tale comes true and they get the title of the book. I was not satisfied with the second half of the book. It seems like the book author is jumping back and forth between fantasy and realistic scenarios, and you kinda just want her to choose one and run with it and own it. Its like a sad compromise to do both. I personally was hoping for more fantasy. I was able to finish it easily, it is engaging, but not very emotional, which I would expect from this genre. The ending was cookie cutter. Would totally recommend for grandmothers.
books_with_lauren's review against another edition
4.0
Read my review here http://laurencaton.wordpress.com/2012/10/25/the-snow-child-by-eowyn-ivey/