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This Winter (solitaire, #0.5)

Alice Oseman
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This Winter (solitaire, #0.5)

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

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Alice Oseman

This Winter (solitaire, #0.5)

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Alice Oseman's This Winter explores the experiences of Tori, Charlie, and Oliver Spring as they navigate family dynamics and personal challenges during the holiday season. The story delves into their individual struggles, offering a heartfelt glimpse into their lives and relationships.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

This Winter by Alice Oseman is a touching, insightful novella that delves into mental health and family dynamics during the holidays. The characters are deeply relatable, adding emotional depth, although some readers found the plot too brief and lacking in substantial development. Nevertheless, it’s a poignant read for fans of Oseman’s work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read This Winter (solitaire, #0.5)?

Fans of Alice Oseman's This Winter would include young adult readers who connect with introspective and emotionally nuanced narratives. Comparable to readers of Heartstopper by Alice Oseman and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, they appreciate stories of self-discovery and LGBTQ+ themes.

Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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