They were also beautifully distinctive, from Miryem’s practical and resolute voice, to Wanda’s honest and determined narration, to the brooding and skittish tsar. Each of these points of views added another layer to the world building and increased the emotional complexity and stake. Spinning Silver was a technical marvel, beginning from Miryem’s narration and effortlessly adding in other viewpoints throughout the novel. Richly imagined, filled with strong female characters, and expertly told, this is a book I can see myself rereading time and again in years to come. The author mentioned that while Uprooted was a homage to her mother’s experiences, while Spinning Silver is an exploration of her father’s story and heritage as a Lithuanian Jew. Both draw inspirations from folklore and fairy tales, with Spinning Silver being an empowering and poignant examination of Rumplestiltskin. While Spinning Silver is a standalone novel, it complements Uprooted beautifully as a sister-novel. Naomi Novik is one of my favourite writers, and Spinning Silver is my favourite book she’s written to date. Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Pan Macmillan Australia in exchange for an honest review.
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