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Snowflake by Paul Gallico
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Snowflake (original 1952; edition 1953)

by Paul Gallico

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Paul Gallico's charming tale of the life of a a snowflake.
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Title:Snowflake
Authors:Paul Gallico
Info:Doubleday (1953), Edition: First Edition, Hardcover, 63 pages
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Tumbling through the pale wintry sky, we follow Snowflake through her short life, from the hillsides of a mountain village to the great, stormy sea from which she finally evaporates. On the way she experiences the full range of human emotion; from great sadness and fear to deep love and contentment. From floating placidly around lakes to fighting great fires, Snowflake even has time to have children with her great love ‘Raindrop’ … in-between musing on the meaning of life, that is.

This book is simple, beautiful and very special, both inside and out. The frequent references to ‘He’; i.e. the creator whose great universal plan both bewilders and thrills little Snowflake, comes on a little strongly at times for an agnostic like myself. However, having said that, Gallico’s characteristic focus on the small joys in life is as heartwarming as always and it is clear that the way Snowflake’s short, humble, life mirrors our own could offer untold comfort to those who need it. Paul Gallico is a hugely underrated author…perhaps it’s not fashionable to write ‘nice’ books anymore? At Relish towers he will always be considered a firm favourite, particularly wherever a cat is involved (see Jennie and Thomasina). Needless to say, if you need cheering up – Gallico is your man.

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1 vote Lucy_Rock | Jan 20, 2013 |
Simple and profound allegory of life and death. A short, stunning work. ( )
1 vote lorsomething | Jul 26, 2006 |
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Paul Gallicoprimary authorall editionscalculated
Knight, DavidIllustratorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Lonette, ReiseIllustratorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Binnendijk-Paauw, M.G.Translatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Schab, Karin vonTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed

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