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Jan 10, 2017 · At the edge of the Russian wilderness, winter lasts most of the year and the snowdrifts grow taller than houses. But Vasilisa doesn't mind—she spends the winter nights huddled around the embers of a fire with her beloved siblings, listening to her nurse's fairy tales.
- The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden - Goodreads
4.69 · 783 Ratings · 57 Reviews · 9 editions. The Bear and...
- The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden - Goodreads
Jan 22, 2017 · Katherine Arden's new novel deftly weaves Russian fairy tales with tactile details to create a gorgeously wintry tale of magic, marred slightly by a clunky ending that's clearly setting up sequels.
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Before we proceed, can we please talk about this book cover? I’m so perplexed by what happened here. This is another one of those situations where the U.K. versions just seem so vastly superior to the U.S. version. The first one is the original beautiful cover, which was replaced by the second one, which is lovely as well, though not my favorite. A...
For the Detailed Plot Summary, click here or scroll all the way down. The Bear and the Nightingaletakes place in medieval Russia with Czars and Grand Princes, lords and boyars (feudal Russian aristocracy) roaming about the land. Vasya and her family live in a small forested village, Lesnaya Zemlya, to the north of Moscow. Her father is a boyar, lor...
The Bear in a Nightingale is a book firmly rooted in its cultural heritage. From the rusalka (a mermaid or water nymph-like creatures) to the domovoi (which are similar to house elves) and even upyrs(Russian vampires of lore) — the story is littered with the trappings of uniquely Russian folklore, lending it extra color, character and vibrancy. And...
It’s not a perfect novel, of course. The character development is a little flat and the resolution of the book kind of comes out of nowhere and wasn’t entirely satisfying. Some aspects of the story are not as well developed as I would have liked, leaving me with some big question marks as far as the world-building goes; for example, the concept of ...
The book introduces a variety of elements of Slavic lore or paganism, referred to as chyerti, which are basically spirits or demons. For example, Morozko, otherwise known as Ded Moroz, is known in Russian folklore as a frost demon. But before the introduction of Christianity to Russia, demons did not have the negative connotations they do now. Unde...
The Bear and the Nightingaleis a pretty easy book to recommend to anyone with even a passing interest in folklore, Slavic mythology, Russian medieval culture or fairytale-type stories in general. It’s unique, fantastical and a relatively fast read. Even in the places where it comes up short, it doesn’t feel like wasted time. If you liked Spinning S...
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4.69 · 783 Ratings · 57 Reviews · 9 editions. The Bear and The Nightingale: In a village at the e…. Want to Read. Rate it: The Bear and the Nightingale (The Winternight Trilogy, #1), The Girl in the Tower (The Winternight Trilogy, #2), The Winter of the Witch (The Winternigh...
Jan 17, 2017 · Arden’s supple, sumptuous first novel transports the reader to a version of medieval Russia where history and myth coexist.
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The Bear and the Nightingale is Arden's debut novel and was published in January 2017 by Del Rey Books. Arden completed her diploma in French and Russian literature before moving to Hawaii for 6 months while writing her novel.
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May 12, 2023 · The Bear and the Nightingale is an excellent exploration of the clash between tradition and modernity. It showcases the tension between old pagan beliefs and the newer Christian faith. The book also highlights the power of storytelling and the importance of keeping traditions alive.
