![]() ![]() We get glimpses of different times in Harry's life and the different places he has lived England, Canada and an outdoor retreat for people with mental issues. ![]() Just like A God In Ruins, A Place Called Winter is a plot you have to puzzle together yourself. The details are vague, but we see horrendous treatments being performed on him to cure his "condition." ![]() ![]() However, Harry then discovers some new feelings that he had never known about before.Īt the same, we also gets scenes from a mental hospital where Harry is apparently years later. They have to fend for themselves, with Harry becoming the quiet, responsible one and Jack being the social and spontaneous brother. The main character is Harry and we see his day to day life and how this eventually changes when he gets married and has a child. The story is set in Victorian England where we see Harry and his younger brother Jack grow up without any real parents. I had absolutely no expectations when I started reading it and I was completely blown away by everything about this book. This month, I'll be reading the Novel shortlist consisting of four books, this week is A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale.Īs I've said before, it's so hard to write reviews for certain books and A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale is one of them. The Costa Book Awards are a prestigious British book award that will be held in January. ![]()
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