At the beginning of this year I promised myself I would read one book per week. At the time it seemed like a pretty achievable goal as i'm always glued to my kindle. However with job interviews, teaching and writing a little thing called a dissertation, I found myself having no time the past couple of months. Now i've got a lot more time on my hands (bye uni!) i'm going to try to read a lot more and post the evidence on here.
So welcome to my first book review.
The Snow Child - Eowyn Ivey
1920's Alaska. Jack and Mabel have started a new life in their cabin in the woods after the loss of her unborn baby. The stark wilderness is interrupted by the appearance of a little girl who lives in the snowy woods. The Snow Child tells the story of Jack and Mabel's acceptance of the little girl and the mystery surrounding who she is.
This book is perfectly paced, utterly captivating and ends unexpectedly. Mabel and Jack are very honest, relatable characters and you can really feel their pain. The story has an interesting balance between the mystical little girl and the realness of the daily struggle the couple face on the farm. Ivey describes the Alaskan wilderness perfectly and gives you a glimpse into the harshness of trying to make a living. On the whole the book took me about a week to read and I enjoyed every minute.
Rating : 4/5
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