The Snow Song
by Sally Gardner
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Pub Date 12 Nov 2020 | Archive Date 19 Nov 2020
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Description
Cut off from the outside world it is run by the elders, men to whom tradition is all, who chain their women with superstition.
Edith lives alone with her alcoholic father who is forcing her to marry the cruel village butcher. But she is in love with beguiling shepherd Demetrius, who left but swore to return to her.
As the falling snow isolates the village, with no sign of her beloved, Edith loses her power of speech. Yet this enchantment promises far-reaching consequences, as Edith outgrows the person that the elders expect her to be, nothing for the village will be the same again.
Readers are LOVING The Snow Song‘An enchanting and timeless feminist fable’ Mail on Sunday
‘A gorgeous love story … with more than a touch of magical realism’ Independent
‘A glorious love story, a spellbinding fable’ Adele Parks
‘A wonderful tale of love, magic and the power of women’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Just exquisite’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A modern fairy tale perfect for the cold winter months’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9780008217433 |
PRICE | £2.99 (GBP) |
PAGES | 384 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
A fantastic fairy tale style book full of happiness and sadness in equal measures. Very well thought out characters. A must read. Oh and what a beautiful cover!
The Snow Song is a fierce, feminist read, and a true modern fairytale. Darkness entwined with light, the promise of spring during a cold winter. With her newfound silence, Edith proves the power of words, and just how important it is to choose the right ones. But the right words can only be found when the speaker is given a voice. Gardner tells this truth beautifully, with a host of entrancing characters and a sprinkle of magic.
This book is so magical, the language choices and the attention to detail moved me to tears. The storyline and Main characters were gripping and easy to love. I enjoyed every page and devoured this book in two sittings.
I can not recommend this hook enough- traditional yet with a modern edge. Suitable for young people as well as The more mature Reader. I can’t imagine anyone who loves to read not loving this book.