The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey is the book that I mentioned being almost done with last week. This book starts out gloomy, like the grey winter scenery of its Alaskan setting. And then it gradually brightens, not because the setting has changed, but rather the perspective of the main character, Mabel, has changed. The prose is smooth and soulful. I thoroughly enjoyed the story for itself, but the icing on the cake was the integral reference to the Russian fairytale "Snegurochka". That's all I'll say, since I know some of you know the snegurochka story already and I don't want to spoil it for you!
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