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The Girl With Glass Feet

Ali Shaw
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The Girl With Glass Feet

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

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Ali Shaw

The Girl With Glass Feet

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fairy Tale & Folklore

Fantasy

Magical Realism
Setting

St. Hauda's Land • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Girl With Glass Feet by Ali Shaw, a young woman named Ida Maclaird faces a mysterious ailment that slowly turns her body into glass. She journeys to the remote island of St. Hauda's Land, seeking answers and a cure. There, she encounters Midas Crook, a reclusive photographer, and together they explore themes of love and transformation.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Fantastical

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.6

7,993 ratings

49%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Girl With Glass Feet by Ali Shaw blends fantasy and romance, earning praise for its imaginative premise and lyrical prose. Critics appreciate its vivid setting and emotional depth. However, some find the pacing slow and the character development lacking. The book's unique concept and atmospheric writing are highlights, though it may not appeal to readers seeking fast-paced action.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Girl With Glass Feet?

A reader who enjoys The Girl With Glass Feet by Ali Shaw likely appreciates lyrical prose, magical realism, and melancholic romance. Fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman may find this novel captivating, as it blends enchantment with introspective themes.

3.6

7,993 ratings

49%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fairy Tale & Folklore

Fantasy

Magical Realism
Setting

St. Hauda's Land • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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