Light on Snow by Anita Shreve

Book on CD / Hennepin County / ~6.5 hours
Read by Alyson Silverman

What an emotional story! Nicky and her dad are living in an out-of-the-way cottage in New Hampshire when their lives are interrupted by their discovery of a baby in the snow. Still alive, she is rushed to the hospital by the Dillons. When the mother shows up ten days later, just as a blizzard is hitting, they must deal with the intense emotions her arrival stirs up.

I couldn't believe how harsh Nicky's father seemed toward Charlotte. Though he was still grieving the loss of his wife and one-year-old baby two years earlier, it seemed unreal that he could be so unforgiving. Then Detective Warren was such a jerk! This is the type of book I would really enjoy discussing in a book club. I thought about recommending it for our CMSW book club, but I'm not sure if others would enjoy it.

Reader Silverman did a nice job, making the characters fairly distinct. It was an enjoyable listen. The music was unnecessary - it almost detracted from the sections it was supposed to be complimenting.

All in all, a very enjoyable story. Charlotte and Nicky are both wonderful young characters.