William, oh call him Will, looses his parents in a horrible accident. A mysterious letter arrives in his mailbox telling him that if he wants answers to catch the 3:30 train. Will now an orphan, with no guidance decides to do as the letter says. What he finds is an old lady who wants him to go down a well, where he finds another questionable character.....That's where I stopped reading. The story took to long to develop, wasn't very believable, and had shallow characters. This book was a pleasant surprise. I found it through an ad on Amazon and thought it sounded like something fun to read. I bumped it up my "To read" list when the author contacted me saying that he hoped I would enjoy it. I understand why this story is compared to Narnia, but it is unfair to only describe it as that. Stanley has done an amazing job of creating a new world. I can close my eyes and see Baru. I want to have friends like Will and Gatnom. The talking creatures are fun and well developed. I can't wait for book two.
What do You think about The Winter Letter (2012)?
Over written, obvious story line, and shitty Narnia rip-off "King of All" god figure. Do not.
—rhodalynne
Loved this! Reminds me of a cross between Fablehaven and Narnia. Definitely worth reading.
—Eirdean
really good book it would make a very good movie
—johangoossens
