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To The Bright Edge of the World
November 2016: Animals
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To The Bright Edge of the World, Eowyn Ivey, 3.5 stars
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Amy wrote: "Two things Eowyn Ivey knows how to write about: Harsh arctic weather conditions, and true love. This book was a slower build for me. However, I found myself more immersed in it as I went on. Ther..."
It came in as a strong 4 star for me. I do like how Ivey writes. I have to say, though, that the Snow Child impacted me more.



This book was a slower build for me. However, I found myself more immersed in it as I went on. There were a few places I recall where the writing was particularly beautiful and exceptional. I found myself moved by Sophie's recollections of her father's sculptures and the quest for the perfect divine light. And then by later revelations of her father's backstory. I also felt moved with her joy in her discovery (ies) of the hummingbirds nests, and the concurrent experiences of loss. I also appreciated the experiences and friendship of the two modern day writers. I found I was far more interested and enraptured in Sophie's photography and the internal experiences own the characters, than I was in the Alaskan Wolverine Trail adventures. The first half of the book was a solid three for me, by the end, rounded up to 3.5.