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Spinning Silver

Naomi Novik

Start date: January 1, 2022

Finish date: January 31, 2022

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May 05, 2022 Cindee rated it it was amazing

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I really loved this book so much I loved how it read like a fairytale of old. I loved many of the characters but I especially loved Miryem she was such a interesting character that went from just wanting her family to live to getting not so wanted attention to caring about another sort of people and finding a type of happiness. I also loved how all the POVs fit so well together seeing what was going on here and there there were many great characters. I loved the plot it starts by telling of a mo ...more

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Dec 10, 2020 Ruthie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This might be the best fairytale retelling I've ever read. I love the three strong female protagonists. Their strength wasn't forced into the story, it was natural and they all felt like real people. I loved the weaving of multiple fairytales and legends into one story and the fact that I could relate to one of the protagonists because of her Jewish heritage. It's a great read for winter and the holidays because there are lots of snowy settings in the story. I loved the turns and twists and the ...more

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Feb 28, 2024 Krystyna rated it it was amazing

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A wonderfully magical story that I wish I had picked up sooner. The Winter King, the Staryks, the magic...and that ending...all of it was perfection. If you enjoy reading fairytale retellings and/or books with found families then add this one to your TBR. It has such strong female characters, which I love, and multiple POVs. Naomi Novik's writing is amazing. She weaves this story together so seamlessly. I have decided that I will pick up anything she writes. This would also be a great book to re ...more

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Feb 04, 2020 Klancy Hoover-Davis rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This book gave me major winter vibes. I could definitely picture myself making tea, lighting candles, and cocooning myself in blankets while listening to the audiobook on a cold January day. But did I?

No. 🤣

Honestly a missed opportunity on my part, but I still enjoyed listening to the audiobook on my commute to work. It got me up in the morning because I needed to know what happened!

I’ve been trying to decide which storyline was my favorite to read about...and between Irena and Miriam it’s a toug ...more

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