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Light on Snow

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This is the first book I've read in awhile that was a truly enjoyable read. All too often I find myself finding fault with plots that are too incredulous, choppy writing and timelines that don't line up. This book had great drama but it was believable and seemed sincere. Just a girl reflecting on some of the events that happened in her childhood. The story had characters that I missed whenever I put it down (a true test of a good read) and when it was over I felt a little sad but mostly comforted by a good read. I will say that it seemed to lose a bit of momentum towards the end but not to the point of feeling let down.

I like Anita Shreve's books, even the less popular ones, but I found this the most emotionally engaging. In the hands of a less skilled writer, the story of a father and daughter finding a baby in the woods would have been predictable, possibly unconvincing, but Shreve masterfully hauled me into those woods and held me captive. Endearing but not saccharine, the characters, the story, are wholly satisfying and the writing leaves nothing to be desired.

Not a "Light" book, there are myriad hidden meanings in this little gem. If you're looking for great characters, a plot that moves, and a book that holds together, then "Light on Snow" may be just the ticket for you. The writing is firs-rate-the same kind you'll find in McCrae's "Children's Corner" or some of Seabold's works, and the whole thing is put together with more than just craft-there's heart in this one, too. Check it out!