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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

The Winter in Anna - Review

The Winter in Anna
by Reed Karaim
Published January 17 2017 by W. W. Norton & Co.


Finished 1/5/2017

Two young adults Eric and Anna meet while working together at a small town newspaper, become fast friends, and maybe never before have two people known so much yet so little about each other.  Eric didn't stay long but spent his life thinking about the meaning of Anna,  the "winter in Anna" where she finds snowstorms  unbearable (one of her many mysteries), and the meaning of their relationship; the reasons for the different things Anna did and how to explain her to those still puzzled after her tragic death.

This is a quiet, contemplative story.  It is difficult to find words equal to its beauty.  If you want adventure and thrills, do not tread here amidst these tales of sadness and Badlands.  If you want a meaningful, impactful read, proceed slowly and prepare for a real treat.  You might not be able to put it down.  

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher.

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