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This book was such a treat! I loved the fact that the story is based upon a Russian fairytale - it certainly had a magical vibe. I was very taken with the characters, the story, and the setting. The setting was probably one of the things I loved most - Eowyn Ivey made the Alaskan wilderness come alive. It was certainly a character in the book as much as any of the people. This one is fairly slow - it it told quietly, slowly and deliberately. I liked that aspect of the novel but I can see where s
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4.5 stars. I loved this book. It has everything that makes a great book: atmosphere, real and memorable characters and an interesting plot. It's a book about survival, physical and emotional, but it's also about hope and renewal. I think this is one of those books that stays with you long after finishing it.
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it was amazing
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oh my gosh. haunting, beautiful and wpndeful
I sometimes found myself completely swallowed up in this book. The wilds of 1920's Alaska, never ending dark days of winter and the midnight sun of summer, set the background for a tale on the brink of both reality and fairy tale.
This first time author did a fabulous job of telling a story that I think would translate into an amazing movie! I can just imagine the epic scenery now...
I worried a story based on this particular Russian fairy tale of a child made from snow would seem somewhat forced ...more
This first time author did a fabulous job of telling a story that I think would translate into an amazing movie! I can just imagine the epic scenery now...
I worried a story based on this particular Russian fairy tale of a child made from snow would seem somewhat forced ...more
Beautiful story about a couple who move to the Alaskan wilderness in 1920, years after the loss of their child. Still grieving in their own ways, the couple build a little girl out of snow who may end being the one thing that gives them the will to continue with their lives in the new land and with each other.
There are many things to contemplate when reading this book, including the ability to understand how love and friendship can come from the most interesting of places.
I highly recommend this ...more
There are many things to contemplate when reading this book, including the ability to understand how love and friendship can come from the most interesting of places.
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I didn't like this book at first, put it down for about a week, picked it up yesterday when I had all day to read, and after 100 pages, was hooked. It's a bit of magical realism and fairytale and Hallmark movie, so very different from the historical fiction and non-fiction that I usually read. Characters are well-developed and it's a quick read, once I got into it. So, yes, I recommend it as a light, time-off, wonder-a-bit read.
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Beautiful! I fell in love with this story - gorgeous writing!! Highly recommend this one!
I thought this story had a lot of potential, especially with the backdrop of rural Alaska in the 20's. The description of the life there was compelling. However, I thought the story was predictable and wasn't filled in. Wasn't a satisfying read. ...more
A lovely story. A lovely book. I really enjoyed it.
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