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This Winter
A Heartstopper novella (Related to this series)
- Author
- Alice Oseman
- Narrator
- Huw Parmenter, Holly Gibbs
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 15 October 2020
- Run Time
- 1 hour 3 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQIA+, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Gender identity, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality, equity and inclusion
- Rating
- 4.8 (6 reviews)
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What to expect
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. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless.
The festive season isn't always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most.
I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now…
I’m not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I’m going to block it all out Just for today.
"Happy Christmas, " I say.
Critics Review
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Praise for SOLITAIRE:
“The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age” The Times
“The most honest and authentic account of modern teenage life that you’ll read this year… outstanding contemporary fiction with appeal to fans of John Green.” The Bookseller
‘A very authentic, teenage voice’ – Sunday Times
‘Solitaire is an extraordinary novel … [Oseman] has captured her characters’ rage, humour and insecurity with aplomb.’ The Financial Times
‘Oseman proves herself a clever, witty writer’ Publishers Weekly
“Full of wit, cynicism, sarcasm and humour. This book is relatable yet original at the same time.” Goodreads review
User Reviews
Book 4.8
Narration 4.5
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5.0 5.0
Honestly I loved it but it would be better if it was longer but apart from that it was amazing and I highly recommend it
L😯L 2022-12-31 -
5.0 5.0
Wonderful, heartwarming book with very talented narrators.
sage.is.sleepy 2022-05-13 -
5.0 4.0
it was so good
dope 2022-05-08
Details
- Author
- Alice Oseman
- Narrator
- Huw Parmenter, Holly Gibbs
- Duration
- 1 hour 3 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 October 2020
- ISBN
- 9780008436759
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQIA+, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Gender identity, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality, equity and inclusion
- Rating
- 4.8(6 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.5(6 reviews)
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. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless. The festive season isn't always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most. I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now… I’m not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I’m going to block it all out Just for today. "Happy Christmas, " I say.
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