The Snow Song by Sally Gardner

The Snow Song

Sally Gardner

384 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

Women imprisoned by superstition, chained by guilt. Perched on a mountain in a land of ancient forests is a village, rife with secrets. Cut off from the outside world it is run by the elders, men to whom tradition is all.Edith lives alone with her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

mysterious 65%
sad 61%
emotional 59%
dark 47%
reflective 36%
adventurous 29%
hopeful 25%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 24%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 44% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

3.76

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