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January 24, 2024 at 11:12 pm
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@emahh1
I’m going to be the minority here. I did not enjoy this book. I had heard about the blizzard prior to reading and while historical fiction is not a preferred genre I have read a few others. This one was so heavily fiction that I honestly don’t think it should be called historical fiction. I found it difficult to find characters likable. I also read this during a winter storm and perhaps the mood just wasn’t right for me. This wasn’t a good fit for me, but I’m glad that I read it.