Midwinterblood
Midwinterblood
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Brief
288
Novel • Fiction
Scandinavian Island • Multiple Eras
2011
YA
14-18 years
770L
Super Short Summary
Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick interweaves seven stories across centuries in reverse chronological order centered on Blessed Island, connected by themes of love, loss, rebirth, and sacrifice. Commencing in the future with "Midsummer Sun," where journalist Eric falls for the familiar Merle, each subsequent story delves deeper into history, exploring mysterious and tragic lives before converging back to Eric's fate.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Dark
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
12,123 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Reviews of Marcus Sedgwick’s Midwinterblood highlight its intricate narrative and atmospheric writing, praised for connecting multiple stories across time. Readers appreciate the blend of mystery and romance, although some found the shifting timelines confusing. Overall, it's noted for its compelling, if sometimes complex, storytelling.
Who Should Read Midwinterblood?
Readers who enjoy atmospheric, genre-bending tales with intertwining plots and themes of love and fate will relish Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick. Fans of David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas or Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book will appreciate its richly layered narrative and haunting, otherworldly quality.
12,123 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
288
Novel • Fiction
Scandinavian Island • Multiple Eras
2011
YA
14-18 years
770L
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