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A review by sheilareads_
Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka
3.5
“We’ll always feel the shape of the people we’ve touched.”
Consider me a Kukafka enthusiast. After enjoying Notes on an Execution, which was my favorite read last year, I decided to read her debut book. Comparing both works, they share similar qualities: multiple POVs and similar-ish themes.
Girl in Snow unfolds as a gripping drama unraveling over three days following the discovery of Lucinda Hayes' death. The narrative delves into the aftermath through the perspectives of high school students Cameron and Jade, as well as the detective Russ, as they pursuit the truth (albeit in their own ways).
It's worth noting upfront that Kukafka doesn't linger long on building the mystery, a departure I welcomed given her familiar writing style. Instead, she meticulously delves into character studies, offering profound insights into the psyches of our protagonists. The depth of the characters invites literary analysis through various lenses, including psychoanalysis, queer and feminist theory, etc. (I might just undertake a deep dive into Kukafka's characters in the future haha). There’s just so much to unpack. Girl in Snow stands as a solid debut novel. I’d give it 3.5 stars. I look forward to read Kukafka’s next work!
Consider me a Kukafka enthusiast. After enjoying Notes on an Execution, which was my favorite read last year, I decided to read her debut book. Comparing both works, they share similar qualities: multiple POVs and similar-ish themes.
Girl in Snow unfolds as a gripping drama unraveling over three days following the discovery of Lucinda Hayes' death. The narrative delves into the aftermath through the perspectives of high school students Cameron and Jade, as well as the detective Russ, as they pursuit the truth (albeit in their own ways).
It's worth noting upfront that Kukafka doesn't linger long on building the mystery, a departure I welcomed given her familiar writing style. Instead, she meticulously delves into character studies, offering profound insights into the psyches of our protagonists. The depth of the characters invites literary analysis through various lenses, including psychoanalysis, queer and feminist theory, etc. (I might just undertake a deep dive into Kukafka's characters in the future haha). There’s just so much to unpack. Girl in Snow stands as a solid debut novel. I’d give it 3.5 stars. I look forward to read Kukafka’s next work!