Winter's Tale
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
769
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Gilded Age
2005
Adult
18+ years
Mark Helprin's Winter's Tale unfolds in a magical, timeless New York City. It interweaves the journey of a burglar named Peter Lake with themes of love, destiny, and redemption. The narrative features fantastical elements, creating a blend of realism and fairytale-like wonder, exploring the impactful interconnections between characters over time.
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Mark Helprin's Winter's Tale is praised for its lyrical prose and rich, imaginative setting blending fantasy and historical fiction. Critics highlight its intricate narrative and memorable characters. However, some find its dense text and complex plot challenging. Overall, it's a polarizing read, celebrated for its ambitious vision, but noted for requiring patience and dedication from the reader.
A reader who would enjoy Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin revels in richly detailed, fantastical narratives. Fans of Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude or F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby will appreciate its lyrical prose and interwoven themes of love, destiny, and the metaphysical.
30,788 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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769
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Gilded Age
2005
Adult
18+ years
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