322 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670070046
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The dazzling second novel in Ali Smith's essential Seasonal Quartet — from the Baileys Prize-winning, Man Booker-shortlisted author of Autumn and How to be both.Winter? Bleak. Frosty wind, earth as iron, water as stone, so the old song goes. The s...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,305 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
emotional 36%
funny 25%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 16%
sad 13%
informative 11%
dark 9%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 6%
tense 5%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 31% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , DeathModerate
Body horror, Racism, Sexual contentMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Sexual assault
322 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670070046
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The dazzling second novel in Ali Smith's essential Seasonal Quartet — from the Baileys Prize-winning, Man Booker-shortlisted author of Autumn and How to be both.Winter? Bleak. Frosty wind, earth as iron, water as stone, so the old song goes. The s...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,305 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
emotional 36%
funny 25%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 16%
sad 13%
informative 11%
dark 9%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 6%
tense 5%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 31% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , DeathModerate
Body horror, Racism, Sexual contentMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Sexual assault