And whether the narrator is hiding some key detail from us or themselves, or leading us on a bit of a wild goose chase on purpose and testing our ability to detect their inconsistencies, I read for the gut-punching revelation. None of us are perfect historians our egos and penchants make an unbiased recollection of an event-particularly when that event is personal-practically impossible. Not because I’m hiding bodies (or am I?) or because I lie compulsively (or do I?), but because it’s difficult to be truthful with yourself. I think I’m drawn to them because I see myself there. I’m suspicious of polarities, of the black and white, and I tend to gravitate toward the grey area where, ironically, not-completely-trustworthy characters reside. The writing draws you into a picturesque wintery world full of secrets.I have a thing for unreliable narrators. Winterkill is a book that rewards you with each page. Boorman weaves explanation/translations into the story so well that you never feel like you don’t know what’s going on. The relationship between Brother Stockham and Emmeline is really interesting, just like Emmeline my opinion of him kept changing.Įmmeline’s narration is unique. Boorman was going to take the story and the characters (not just Emmeline) are fully development. Accepting Brother Stockham would mean acceptance but Emmeline doesn’t love him. Emmeline’s mother died when she was young so it’s only her father and her. Boorman because I was enthralled with Winterkill.Įmmeline struggles within her community, she feels judged by those around her because of her grandmothers stain. Then Emmeline begins to hear the call of the trees beyond the Wall…Ģ00words (or less) review: This is a beautifully written book.

Everyone knows there is nothing but danger the other side of the Wall, and the community must prepare for the freezing winterkill that comes every year.īut Emmeline struggles to be obedient under the Council’s suffocating embrace – especially when she discovers that a Council leader intends to snatch her hand in marriage. The Council’s rules are strict, but they’re for the good of the settlement in which Emmeline lives. Synopsis: Where Emmeline lives, you cannot love and you cannot leave… Genre: Historical Fiction inspired Dystopian How did I get the book? Received from publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Winterkill by kate a boorman