The Snow Child

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by Eowyn Ivey (Goodreads Author)

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Maybe some of you addressed this in your comments, but why did the author choose not to use quotation marks during the spoken sections with the snow child (I'm not using the name so as not to spoil the book for others)? I think it was a purposeful decision as she chose to use them during spoken sections with other characters. Was it because of the snow-child's fairy-tale like nature? Any ideas are appreciated!
Morgan Barton My friend and I were actually able to get in contact with the author regarding this question. She said that she wanted Faina to have a sense of "other…moreMy friend and I were actually able to get in contact with the author regarding this question. She said that she wanted Faina to have a sense of "otherworldly-ness" to set her apart and allow her character to be looked at in a fairytale and "perfect" sense.(less)
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What's your favourite thing about The Snow Child?
Susan the poetry of this book hovering between fairy tale and hard realism.
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What do you believe happened to Faina in the end?
Brookshome
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I loved this book. Can anyone recommend something another book similar to it?
Sabina Hahn Try books by Diane Setterfield. Once upon the river has some of the same lyrical feeling to it.
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Is this book scary or disturbing at all?
E.C. I'd say it depends on the reader! There are some scenes where animals are killed, and the ending is left open for interpretation. The whole aesthetic …moreI'd say it depends on the reader! There are some scenes where animals are killed, and the ending is left open for interpretation. The whole aesthetic of the book is very haunting, mysterious, and brutally beautiful, which might come across as disturbing/creepy to some, but again, it depends on the reader. :)(less)
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