The Snow Child

"From the first few pages I could tell that the authors writing style had an interesting mix of influences (primarily old disney fairytale and gloomy mysterious vibes) and that it would be a strong point for the story. As for the plot, it took me a few chapters to even start getting into the story but my interest had an exponential growth. To give an idea: it took me one week to read part one; about 4 days to read part two; and 1.5 days to read part three. (And yes, they are of similar length.) 8/10 "

"I loved this book. You don’t know at first if it’s real or fantasy but you are compelled to read it because the characters are so genuine. I say, “Read On!” You will be so glad you did. It is a beautiful story told with heart and soul."

"Really strong first and second part, but I didn’t really care for the third part. I wish I could give this another half star "

"Such an innocent, beautiful story. I’d read it again and again. "

"I liked the atmosphere and the magical yet realistic touches. But I was really uncomfortable with the relationship between two of the younger characters. I loved the ending though."

"If a book could fill and break your heart at the same time, this would be that book. 🖤 it's a fantasy book for those who believe in love."

"I wish that I had made time for this book sooner. I think I have a strong contender for Favourite Books of 2016 already!<br/><br/>I do not want to gush too much about this book because I think it is better if you go in with less information. Discover this book for yourself. If you like any of the following, then you’d probably really enjoy The Snow Child:<br/><br/> - historical fiction genre<br/> - detailed scenic descriptions<br/> - flawed but loveable characters who are struggling in their relationship<br/> - magical realism<br/> <br/>The Snow Child is a retelling of a Russian fairytale called Snegurochka (or The Snow Maiden). The original story and other retellings are mentioned throughout this book in the section dividers.<br/><br/>I enjoyed many things about this read but what I liked most of all was the conflicting doubt you felt about the snow child’s existence. You believe that the child is real when the story is closely intertwined with the Jack and Mabel’s perspectives, but it seems that are the only two who see this snow child — so are we all crazy for believing she exists? Then there is the subtle stylistic way that Ivey writes the dialogue for whenever the snow child speaks, again this could be to show that there is some distinction between reality and the magic that might be present. It is these tiny details that got to me!<br/><br/>Another two noteworthy pieces that I would like to share is that The Snow Child had well-rounded characters. I cared for all the characters, each equally loveable and flawed in their own way. Secondly, I especially loved Ivey’s descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness; the scenic explanations were captivating and had me feeling nostalgic of home (a small town in Ontario, Canada). The landscape and way in which Ivey wrote about it play an important role in the story.<br/><br/>I highly recommend this book! I will caution that if you are someone who likes there to be no loose-ends and require a concrete resolution by the end, this book may not be for you. I personally found the ending beautiful, but this is one of those endings that readers can interpret a number of ways.<br/><br/>The conclusion left me wondering and feeling somewhat hopeful. I was thinking back on the book for days afterward — and it has been a while since a book has done that to me.<br/><br/><a href="https://myareads.wordpress.com/">Check out more reviews from myareads</a><br/>"

"I loved this book one of my favorites I’ve read in a while 🤍"

"So so good. A fairytale that you keep guessing. "

"Gorgeous book!! Magical!! Even when finished this book has stayed with me in my heart!! "