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The Winter People: A Novel | Jennifer McMahon

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Today on the blog: my thoughts on this delightfully creepy book I finally listened to thanks to @CareBear and #winterpeoplefebruary (link in bio).

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The Winter People: A Novel | Jennifer McMahon

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So, what did everyone think? What did you think of Sara and Katherine‘s choices? Do you think you would choose to bring a loved one back from the dead if you could?! #februarywinterpeople #winterpeoplefebruary

Callemarie, BarbaraTheBibliophage, Litlady, BethM, Carolyn11215, TrishB, nomadreader, Jovy, Librarybelle, MaleficentBookDragon, Reecaspieces, Melissa_J, Elma, litmuggle1

Callemarie So I wont lie.. I fell behind on reading for February but I'll have this done today! I'm about 200 page in-- but LOVING it 6y

CareBear @Callemarie no rush! Just check in with us whenever you‘re ready 😊 6y

Reecaspieces Please forgive. I did not find my copy and I did not reread it. I failed! 🙇🏻‍♀️ 6y

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TrishB I really enjoyed it 👍🏻 loved the two time periods and how the ending came together. 6y

Carolyn11215 Definitely one of the creepier books I‘ve read recently. I can‘t imagine the pain of losing a child so can understand why Sara and Katherine wanted to bring them back, but felt it was ultimately very unfair to the children who return confused and scared. And 10 days (I think that was the time period they would stay unless they got stuck as did Sara‘s child) just wouldn‘t be enough time. So ultimately more torture for their mothers. 6y

Jovy I also enjoyed the book! I understand why both women did it but I don‘t know that I would do the same. I keep thinking of Pet Sematary and what if they come back different? Also agree with @Carolyn11215 that the time back will never be enough. 6y

Litlady I have 200 pages left to go as well and made a big mistake reading in bed the other night. 😱😯 It was a slow start for me but the hook happened three to four chapters in and so far love the smooth melding of the two time periods as well. So far a 3.5-4 ⭐️‘s! Thanks to @CareBear for hosting a great read! 😊 I hope to finish this cold and snowy weekend. 🤓📚 6y

Melissa_J Despite some initial misgivings, I ended up really enjoying this. I don‘t think I would have made the same choice as Sara, but grief can cause people to act in ways the wouldn‘t normally act. 6y

nomadreader I really enjoyed it. I definitely understood Sarah's reasons, especially given her time and place 6y

nomadreader I credit McMahon with making a paranormal ghost story feel so real. 6y

CareBear @nomadreader I agree. I think there were some real issues dealt with about grief and loss within the parameters of a really creepy story! 6y

CareBear @Jovy @Carolyn11215 agreed. And it feels a little selfish to me too. But I also think @Melissa_J has a good point that grief can cause people to act in ways they wouldn‘t normally act. 6y

CareBear @nomadreader @Melissa_J @Jovy @Carolyn11215 @TrishB what did you guys think of the sort of cliffhanger ending? 6y

Melissa_J I thought the ending was perfect! Added to the creepiness factor because we really don‘t know what will of it. 6y

BarbaraTheBibliophage I really loved Ruthie. I thought McMahon made her so strong, with the perfect side serving of insecurity. She was up against a lot and persisted. 6y

Melissa_J @BarbaraTheBibliophage I agree. I didn‘t know if I‘d like her at first, but she definitely won me over. 6y

Carolyn11215 I too liked the ending. It didn‘t actually feel unfinished to me for some reason. 6y

Jovy I also thought the ending was perfect! It felt complete to me and yet leaves a hint of mystery. 6y

TrishB Great ending and as already said, Ruthie was an excellent character. She definitely grew during the story telling. 6y

Callemarie I loooooooved this book. It had the perfect .mixture of suspense and horror. I truly dont know if I xpukd.bring my loved one back. My biggest fear being them not returning the same. But again grief makes you do incredibly crazy things. The ending was... interesting. I sont think I expected little Bertie to be a zombie essentially but overall I thought the whole book was great! 6y

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BarbaraTheBibliophage

The Winter People: A Novel | Jennifer McMahon

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Thanks @CareBear for getting me to pull this off my shelf. It‘s an entertaining (in a spooky way) exploration of grief and ghosts. I liked the main characters in both timelines, and my heart especially broke for Sara. I wouldn‘t hesitate to read more of McMahon‘s books.

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TrishB Just finished too 👍🏻 I enjoyed it. 6y

TheLudicReader I didn't like this one at all, but I loved

Promise Not to Tell

BarbaraTheBibliophage @TheLudicReader Thanks for the recommendation! 6y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @TrishB Buddy reading is cool. Glad you enjoyed it. 6y

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nomadreader

The Winter People: A Novel | Jennifer McMahon

Y'all: I dreamed I was talking to characters in this book last night, and I'm currently washing dishes on a Friday night to listen because there's less than two hours left #winterpeoplefebruary

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TrishB

The Winter People: A Novel | Jennifer McMahon

Really enjoying so far!
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Andrew65 This is one I want to read. 6y

Cathythoughts I see I have it stacked already 👍🏻♥️enjoy 6y

Melissa_J I‘m having a lot of trouble getting in to this one. 6y

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TrishB @Melissa_J I‘m really enjoying it! Got about 1/3 left and wondering how it will all come together. 6y

Suetara Ohhh, that‘s a great book. 6y

TrishB @Suetara just finished and loved it 👍🏻 6y

Melissa_J Ok, it‘s working for me now 👍🏻 6y

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BarbaraTheBibliophage

The Winter People: A Novel | Jennifer McMahon

This seems like the perfect day to finish this north country ghost story. ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

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LazyDays I've been trying for years! Good luck! 6y

Velvetsun Loved this book. ❤️ 6y

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nomadreader

The Winter People: A Novel | Jennifer McMahon

Bought this as a daily deal awhile ago and finally started it today thanks to @CareBear and #winterpeoplefebruary. Join us! It's the perfect weather in Iowa for this too!

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