The Snow Child

I read this for a book discussion that I wanted to attend. Some things about this story I really liked–the writing about the woods and mountains of Alaska, the wildlife and the cold, and the life of people who were trying to make a living in a beautiful but harsh environment. Also, I liked the sense of mystery about the snow child and how she is treated as a part of the environment for much of the story. I loved the idea of a retelling of the Snow Maiden fairy tale in this environment, but I thought that aspect of the story was handled clumsily, especially toward the end. Still, I enjoyed reading it and am looking forward to hearing what people have to say about it at the discussion.