THIS WINTER

Release Date : 2020-10-15

Duration : 1 Hour 2 Mins

Publisher : Harper Fire

SYNOPSIS

A short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. The festive season isn’t always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year’s going to be harder than most.

REVIEW

This short novella is a prequel to Alice Osman’s Solitaire series. The story is only three chapters long, detailing the events of Christmas Day from the perspectives of siblings Victoria, Charlie, and Oliver Spring. Fifteen-year-old Charlie’s recovery from anorexia and the interrogations he faces on Christmas Day are the main focus of the story. The listeners get a heartfelt glimpse into the tender relationships of the siblings and their abundant capacity for love, empathy, and forgiveness. All three narrators deliver quality, earnest performances and complement each other splendidly. If you’re a fan of Oseman’s sensational Heartstoppers series and desire a similar spectrum of characters and themes, but with a Christmas twist, don’t hesitate to listen to this charming book this holiday season!