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tashtasher's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Self harm, Terminal illness, Torture, Police brutality, and Pregnancy
belava's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Physical abuse, Suicide, and Medical content
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
fantasy_voyager98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Mrs.Park's writing was very detailed,and provided an in depth analysis on the corrupt nature of the film/tv industry,and the secrets that stay hidden by any means necessary.
The main life lesson throughout the story was that the truth always reveals it's self,and when it does there's no where to hide.
The characters each had their own motives,and beliefs. The main character Chobahm made a choice to protect her family,and for a chance at a better life. The teamwork ,and fierce determination from Shinae, Somyoung,and Chobahm was amazing.
From start to finish this thriller captured my attention with it's secrets,mystery,Science Fiction elements, and strong cast of characters.
I look forward to reading the sequel when it comes out Spring 2025.
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
There are a lot of twists and turns by the end, even if I could see some of them coming. I also appreciated that this is a dystopia with basically no romance. So definitely bonus points for that!
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Cancer, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, and Medical content
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Suicide, Dementia, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Mental illness and Medical content
sol_journal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Posted to: NetGalley, Goodreads, and The StoryGraph
Posted on: 1 October 2023
3.8 (rounded up to 4) out of 5 stars.
‘Snowglobe’ was enrapturing with an interesting plot and a few twists towards the end that left me wanting more. While it gets a bit info-dumpy at times, I think it’s a well enough spiel to introduce readers to this world that Soyoung Park is creating. The information didn’t feel too overwhelming and fit in mainly because we are watching the story unravel through Chobahm’s pov.
Chobahm is an interesting character. I really liked this mix of naivety yet also selfishness and desire to be more and have more than what she does. She’s one of those protagonists that knows what she wants yet slowly uncovers the reality of things and has to grapple with this change in what she thought she knew and what she couldn’t believe could happen.
I believe ‘Snowglobe’ is a series, duology to be specific. The ending alone has some closure, but I can definitely see some different paths that a second book could lead into. Split into four parts, the middle part having two sections, I think my favorite was definitely ‘You’ both sections. It where things began to unravel more and we see more into Snowglobe and what’s being harbored beneath the surface of all the glitz and glamour. I can see how ‘Us’ gets confusing for some. For me, it kind of- the pacing was weird and the events felt a little chopped together? It wasn’t exactly a rushed ending so to say, but more-so rushed events that led up to that ending. I think only a few threads were left open, which may resolve in another book.
‘Snowglobe’ was a short but good read! I can see the ties to ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Squid Games’, but I feel like it’s still some newness to it too that leaves one guessing. If this is a duology, I really can’t wait to see where Soyoung Park will take this next!
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicide, and Medical content