What do You think about The Silver Spoon Of Solomon Snow (2007)?
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading anything else she writes in this series. There's a quote from the author on the back cover: "A while ago, I went on a 'reread Charles Dickens' binge. Inspired, I cried, 'I can do that!' I couldn't. What came out was Solomon Snow."I loved the hints of Charles Dickens that showed up in Solomon Snow: in the way she titles her chapters, names of minor characters (Lazarus Pinchpenny,Irma Spindletrap, Arnold Scubbins.)Not that you should pick this book up and expect to find Dickens. I just happen to be a fan of his; so I couldn't help finding similarities. Her writing style is very nicely uncomplicated; it doesn't take itself too seriously. There were definitely "Nichoals Nickleby" references; also "Oliver Twist" and "The Old Curiosity Shoppe" - possibly more that I didn't pick up on.Someday I hope my children will be reading Dickens - Solomon Snow will be a good stepping stone along the way. Kaye Umansky's writing just might make his books feel familiar.
—Ruthie
I liked this book. It was a bit charming. I liked that the author left some fun surprises at the end. It didn't turn out as I predicted it would. And I am glad. Mostly this book is for younger readers, who don't do well with too much suspense stress. There is some suspense, but it really isn't very intense. The book seems pretty predictable, until the end, which wasn't too far out there.I found this book entertaining but not something that was constantly on my mind when I was away from it. It was a SUPER easy read.I loved the end and what Prudence tells Solly what quality she likes about him the very most. I wish someone would tell ME that I posess that same quality!
—Michelle
