After the Snow
After the Snow
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Brief
320
Novel • Fiction
Dystopian World • Near Future
2012
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
In After the Snow by S. D. Crockett, teenage Willo navigates a post-apocalyptic landscape gripped by a new Ice Age to uncover the fate of his missing family. Equipped with survival skills and guided by the skull of a dog he believes speaks to him, he faces harsh natural elements, predatory threats, and an authoritarian society trying to maintain control.
Dark
Suspenseful
Gritty
Mysterious
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
2,006 ratings
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Review Roundup
After the Snow by S. D. Crockett immerses readers in a haunting, dystopian landscape. Praise is widespread for its compelling, atmospheric world-building and the unique, raw voice of the protagonist. However, some critique the pacing and complexity of the narrative, suggesting it may not appeal to all readers due to its slow buildup.
Who Should Read After the Snow?
A reader who would enjoy After the Snow by S. D. Crockett is likely a fan of post-apocalyptic fiction with a young adult focus. Comparable readers may also appreciate The Road by Cormac McCarthy for its bleak survival themes and Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel for its exploration of a changed world.
2,006 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
320
Novel • Fiction
Dystopian World • Near Future
2012
YA
14-18 years
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