Reviews

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

tablereader234's review against another edition

5.0

I would read anything Naomi Novik writes. She sets things up so beautifully and simply and every single payoff is so sweet. And as someone with Jewish heritage, it was really amazing to see not just Jewish characters in the book, but a real sense of familiarity and comfort with Jewish stories, culture, and heritage. It was subtle but there were definitely moments and lines that felt authentically Jewish to me. I really appreciated it. I would absolutely recommend this book or Uprooted to anybody who appreciates a good fantasy novel.

kourtneyzimmerman's review against another edition

2.0

Could have been great but the characters fell flat.

_nayak's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Rape, Antisemitism, and Alcoholism

aturnage's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

eapreske's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

4.25

samolineux's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

sarahhhht's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bookcook's review against another edition

Idk it just wasn't that interesting and at a certain point it's time to cut your losses. Too many first person narrators..once a character started experiencing lust for a real shit bag I was out.

Sometimes books need to be shorter 

lauracooleyjohnson's review against another edition

4.0

I really like Naomi Novik’s stories, and this book was a lovely and imaginative blend of The Ice Queen and Rumplestiltskin. But it is not as good as Uprooted or Temeraire. More like 3.5 stars.

xolindsey's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0