Girl in Snow
Girl in Snow
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Colorado • Contemporary
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka examines a small Colorado town's response to the mysterious murder of a high school girl. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of a withdrawn boy, an inquisitive classmate, and a seasoned police officer, each revealing secrets and perspectives entwined with the victim's life, as they seek resolution and truth.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Contemplative
Dark
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
10,791 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Danya Kukafka's Girl in Snow is lauded for its poetic prose and intricate character development, weaving suspense through multiple perspectives. Critics praise its atmospheric setting and emotional depth, yet some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it offers a compelling, if occasionally sluggish, meditation on community and the aftermath of tragedy.
Who Should Read Girl in Snow?
A reader who enjoys Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka likely appreciates literary mysteries with psychological depth. Fans of Celeste Ng’s Everything I Never Told You or Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies would be drawn to Kukafka’s exploration of small-town secrets and complex character perspectives.
10,791 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Girl in Snow is Danya Kukafka's debut novel, which she published at the age of 25 after working as an assistant editor for the literary agency Riverhead Books.
The novel was named one of the best books of August 2017 by Bustle and gained attention for its distinctive narrative style, which includes the perspectives of three different characters.
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Danya Kukafka, while crafting the novel, was inspired by her interest in the intricacies of human behavior and the complexities of small-town life, leading to a nuanced and emotional storytelling approach.
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Novel • Fiction
Colorado • Contemporary
2017
Adult
18+ years
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