Light on snow, anita shreves latest novel, isnt comforting, exactly its a tale of grief and loss, more like hot, bitter green tea than cocoa but it is wonderfully absorbing. Their approach to events in the story seemed to be influenced by that experience. Anita shreve is the acclaimed author of more than fifteen novels, including testimony. Light on snow by anita shreve and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading light on snow. The wintry new england landscape parallels the physical and emotional isolation of her fatheranddaughter protagonists, and her writing. One of her first published stories, past the island, drifting published in 1975, was awarded an o. Light on snow by anita shreve 320pp, little, brown. I think the reader will find it an quick, easy read.
The december days through which light on snow unfolds represent a rite of passage for nicky in many ways. Nicky notes near the beginning of light on snow that her father actively avoids civilization, yet when they find baby doris he quickly breaks out of his selfimposed exile to help save the abandoned infant. I had read anita shreves book the pilots wife and could not put that book down, but this book is heads and tails above that. Books with buzz discover the latest buzzworthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and nonfiction. She considers edith wharton and eugene oneill her influences, having read them during high school. Light on snow reminded me why i like anita shreves writing. The story of nicky and robert dillon, her father, who find a new born baby in the snow while walking in the woods is simply told and caught me from the beginning. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. However, the book tackles some challenging issues the sudden death of members of a closeknit family and how that loss affected the remaining father and daughter. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. This leads nicky to question what makes a family, especially when an unexpected visitor.
Their approach to events in the story seemed to be influenced by that. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 282 pages and is available in paperback format. Bestselling author anita shreve s young adult novella light on snow 2006 explores the ways in which unprocessed grief can turn into a barrier preventing the mourner from experiencing life rather than simply trudging through it. However, the book tackles some challenging issues the sudden death of members of a closeknit family and how that. Writing with all the emotional richness that has drawn millions of readers around the world to her fiction, anita shreve unfolds in light on snow a tender and surprising novel about love and its consequences. Light on snow was a book that i could enjoy immediately. See all books authored by anita shreve, including the stars are fire, and the pilots wife, and more on. The first edition of the novel was published in october 7th 2004, and was written by anita shreve. The main characters of this fiction, contemporary story are. Order of anita shreve books anita shreve is an american author of womens fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, romantic fiction, psychological thrillers, family saga and nonfiction.
Light on snow by shreve, anita and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Light on snow, snow by anita shreve 9780349118567 booktopia. The narrator did a good job telling the story as a 12 year old. An afterschool stroll leads to a lifealtering event for widower robert dillon and his 12yearold daughter, nicky, in this delicate new novel by acclaimed author shreve all he. Anita shreve has proved once again that she is a gifted exponent of the human psyche and the dual frailty and immense strength of the human spirit.
I just finished reading light on snow by anita shreve. Past tense is as important as present tense in anita shreves delicate story of growing emotional and physical maturity, glimpsed and gained through two painful. I have read a couple of her books and light on snow is my favorite that is an excellent book. How is she ultimately influenced by what she experiences in these weeks. From bestselling shreve all he ever wanted, 2003, etc. Pdf light on snow book by anita shreve free download. Sign me up for news about anita shreve sign me up for news about books, authors, and more from penguin random house. Anita hale shreve october 7, 1946 march 29, 2018 was an american writer, chiefly known for her novels. Thats what twelveyearold nicky dillon wonders after she and her widowed father discover a wailing, abandoned baby in the snow filled woods near their new hampshire home. A brilliant and beautiful contemporary novel about love and memory from.
Told through the eyes of a twelveyearold girl whose isolated and emotionally frozen existence is shaken up by. The pilots wife, which was a selection of oprahs book club. This book draws you in from page one and you just keep reading to see what happens next. Writing with all the emotional resonance that has drawn millions of readers around the world to her fiction, anita shreve unfolds in light on snow a tender and surprising novel. Light on snow hardcover october 12, 2004 by anita shreve author. Anita shreve books list of books by author anita shreve. Well, you will have to read light on snow to find out. Editions of light on snow by anita shreve goodreads. Writing with all the emotional resonance that has drawn millions of readers around the world to her fiction, anita shreve unfolds in light on snow a tender and surprising novel about love and its consequences. Free download or read online light on snow pdf epub book. Writing with all the emotional richness that has drawn millions of readers around the world to her fiction, anita shreve unfolds in light on snow a tender and surprising novel about love. Light on snow by anita shreve book club discussion. It is an easy read yet manages to uncover layers of how people make the decisions they do, as well as how they handle. Light on snow library binding september 1, 2005 by anita shreve author.
Light on snow, anita shreve s latest novel, isnt comforting, exactly its a tale of grief and loss, more like hot, bitter green tea than cocoa but it is wonderfully absorbing. I read this book in one weekend, quite a task for a 300 odd page book. Twelveyearold nicky dillon and her widowed father find an abandoned baby in the woods on a snowy winters night in new hampshire. It held my interest and i didnt find it at all boring. I think you will be glad you did because it is another well written story by anita shreve that grabs hold of you and keeps you entertained and turning pages. Written from the point of view of 30yearold nicky as she recalls. Light on snow quotes showing 15 of 5 i thought about how one tiny decision can change a life. This is a book to read when a blizzard is coming, youre fixed cozily under a quilt, and you know theres enough milk in the house for a couple of days. Twelveyearold nicky and her father are trudging through the new hampshire. Twelveyearold nicky and her father are trudging through the new hampshire snow at dusk when they find an abandoned newborn baby girl.