Extended Summary - The Snow Child: Based On The Book By Eowyn Ivey

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE SNOW CHILD

BASED ON THE BOOK BY EOWYN IVEY

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

Introduction to the Characters and Setting

The Snow Child

Faina’s Mysterious Origins

The Interaction with Nature

The Relationship with the Couple

Faina's Unpredictable Departures

Confronting the Past

The Truth about Faina

Faina's Departure and Legacy

General Analysis of the Book

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey is a magical realism novel set in the Alaskan wilderness during the 1920s. It follows Mabel and Jack, an aging couple struggling with grief after the loss of their child. As they attempt to build a new life in isolation, they create a snow child one winter, who mysteriously comes to life. Faina, the wild girl, becomes part of their lives, embodying both wonder and fear. The novel explores themes of loss, hope, human connection, and the boundaries between reality and the supernatural, set against the harsh yet beautiful Alaskan landscape.

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Release date

Audiobook: January 4, 2025