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Winter's Tale

Mark Helprin
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Winter's Tale

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Mark Helprin

Winter's Tale

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

769

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Gilded Age

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

3.6

30,788 ratings

55%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

24%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Winter's Tale?

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.

3.6

30,788 ratings

55%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

24%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

769

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Gilded Age

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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