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jessicaleeparker's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kdawn999's review against another edition
1.0
The title tricked me into thinking it was going to be interesting--maybe a postmodern twist on the fairytale. Nope. Just about some middle-aged adolescents who don't do anything.
andbarr_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
liltuck's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
coleycole's review against another edition
2.0
I have always liked Michael Cunningham's books, but this felt... tedious. I just wanted everyone to get on with it already and enough with the similes. I am I turning into a stodgy old metaphor-hater, or is this book just not that awesome? Also, listened on audio with Claire Danes, which was a good fit...? I think?
debandleo's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed reading this book, but I thought it might actually be going somewhere with the visions, but never did. The writing was good. I enjoyed The Hours a lot more.
tigerknitting's review against another edition
3.0
I read audio books when I walk or knit or other times when I can't read but can pay attention to something other than what I am doing. Sometimes I pick out a book that I haven't heard much about. Usually they are pretty good. One recent book in this category was The Snow Queen by Michael Cunningham.
The book opens with Barrett wandering through Central Park wondering why his latest relationship failed. He looks up and sees a light that he thinks is looking at him. When he returns home he decides not to tell his brother Tyler, and Tyler's girlfriend Beth. Tylerr is a musician who has been using cocaine for some time, even though he has told Barrett and Beth that he is clean. Beth is dying of a rare form of cancer. Barret and Beth work for Liz in a vintage shop.
The novel follows Barret and Tyler as they try to make sense of their world and cope with reality. It it a gentle novel about love and art and making your way in the world.
The book opens with Barrett wandering through Central Park wondering why his latest relationship failed. He looks up and sees a light that he thinks is looking at him. When he returns home he decides not to tell his brother Tyler, and Tyler's girlfriend Beth. Tylerr is a musician who has been using cocaine for some time, even though he has told Barrett and Beth that he is clean. Beth is dying of a rare form of cancer. Barret and Beth work for Liz in a vintage shop.
The novel follows Barret and Tyler as they try to make sense of their world and cope with reality. It it a gentle novel about love and art and making your way in the world.
krobart's review against another edition
3.0
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2015/01/27/day-648-the-snow-queen/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2015/01/27/day-648-the-snow-queen/
chilotte's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25