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Silent Snow, Secret Snow

Conrad Aiken
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Silent Snow, Secret Snow

Fiction | Short Story | Middle Grade | Published in 1934

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Conrad Aiken

Silent Snow, Secret Snow

Fiction | Short Story | Middle Grade | Published in 1934
Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1934

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.0

326 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Silent Snow, Secret Snow by Conrad Aiken captivates readers with its lyrical prose and psychological depth. Many appreciate its evocative exploration of a child's detachment from reality, praising Aiken's ability to convey inner turmoil. Critics, however, note its slow pacing and ambiguity, which may not appeal to all readers. Nonetheless, the story remains a compelling, haunting read.

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Who Should Read Silent Snow, Secret Snow?

Lovers of psychological and surreal literature, such as fans of Kafka's The Metamorphosis or Poe's short stories, would enjoy Silent Snow, Secret Snow by Conrad Aiken. Readers captivated by introspective narratives and explorations of the subconscious will find this work compelling and profound.

4.0

326 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1934

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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