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Snow Falling on Cedars (Paperback)

by David Guterson (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; New edition edition (26 Jun 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747522669
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747522669
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.8 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18,151 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'This is classic whodunnit territory but Guterson's fiercely intelligent and moving novel is far more than a murder mystery Guterson has written a novel about the human condition that marvellously combines tenderness and excitement' The Times 'A skilfully constructed, deeply affecting story of love and death This is a hugely attractive book, written in clipped elegant prose' Sunday Times 'Compelling a flawlessly written first novel' New York Times 'The death of a fisherman turns into a murder trial and a test of passions brewed since Pearl Harbour between two heritages claustrophobically locked on one dot of land. Love and morality are beautifully choreographed into an exceptional debut novel' Daily Mail


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'An absorbing and beautiful work.' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars "Find a girl, Ishmael. Have children. LIVE.", 12 April 2003
By Ms. P. Ohnoutka (cheshire, england) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Snow Falling on Cedars (Paperback)
A thoroughly absorbing read which I then repeated a subsequent three times...and teaching it at 'A' level necessitated various passage dissections; from the impassioned language of closing arguments to the insular descriptions of the forest Ishmael believed (needed to believe) belonged to he and Hatsue. Guterson weaves a tale of political, social and interpersonal racism at the time of Pearl Harbour and within this, interweaves a love story which could never enjoy its 'happy' ending. Symbolism is rich in content, from the hollow tree which acts as a place of refuge, to the succulent strawberries amassed from the fields each summer, to Ishmael's arm and very name. Enthralling and consuming, this novel will challenge and engage.
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Atmospheric, 16 Aug 2005
I studied this novel for a module in my literature AS level. Before we studied it I read it twice and fell in love with it, the more we studied it the more i began to appreciate how Guterson has crafted the story to deeply engage and involve the reader.I read the book now and I can feel the weather, smell the scents and I love how Guterson has created this effect. I find the story to be full and well written, he's obvously done a tonne of research and the plot is brilliant.Our teacher wouldn't let us watch the film until we'd taken the exam.I wasn't disappointed.All the moodiness, the atmosphere, the chemistry had translated so well and the film remains to be one of the best I've seen.
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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A good thriller, 5 Sep 2001
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This is just the sort of thriller I enjoy - 'a thinking person's thriller', as the reviews say on the back. It alternates between taut court-room scenes and painting a picture of the fishing community, unravelling different characters' backgrounds and prejudices, combining murder with a love story and political themes.

The research for this book seems impeccable. I thought the love story, in particular was beautifully written and the book did keep me intrigued. The reason I knocked off a couple of stars is because I just didn't like the way it was written - and I accept that judging from the other reviews, other readers might disagree. I found the style rather leaden and pompous; it is readable but there is a strained, slightly forced feeling to the narrative, as if he is trying too hard to be literary - a fault which more recent reviews of the book in America have picked up on. It always took me a little while to get back into the flow of it and I felt the dryness of the prose meant that some of the emotional force was lost.

Anyone who enjoyed this would also enjoy Donna Tartt's The Secret History, a five-star read which is also a murder mystery with psychological depth and a beautifully written but very readable prose style.

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5.0 out of 5 stars More than a thriller
This is much more than a thriller - in fact it contains three separate stories: The murder plot with the trial, the love story and the little known story of the Japanese... Read more
Published 15 hours ago by Christian Blom

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating tale
This is a wonderful thriller where the author keeps the suspense going till the end of the novel. The courtroom scenes are beautifully woven with the events from the past. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. H. B. Hutchinson

4.0 out of 5 stars Romanticising the exotic easterner
Guterson's novel is about events following Pearl Harbour when America entered the war in earnest and thousands of Japanese Americans were interred in camps to prevent them giving... Read more
Published 2 months ago by E. Shaw

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant debut novel
David Guterson draws the reader into an entirely believable plot, with an unexpected denoument. He creates a great sense of place and three dimensional characters. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read.
I bought this book after hearing a discussion with David Guterson on the the BBC's World Service Book Club, it turned out to be an excellent choice, David Guterson's descriptions... Read more
Published 3 months ago by John Stewart

4.0 out of 5 stars A classy whodunnit which stands out from the crowd
In the overcrowded field of mystery thrillers, it's not often one comes across a book that is not only a great mystery but also a literary testament to the turmoil of humanity,... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Rivercassini

4.0 out of 5 stars Whodunnit? who cares? that's not the point of this book
This is not a whodunnit in the Agatha Christie sense of the term. Do not expect everyone to gather in the drawing room where the detective will point their finger at the person... Read more
Published 22 months ago by J. Brand

4.0 out of 5 stars not really a crime book
The main disadvantage this book has is that it has the word 'whodunnit' on the cover, which is completely misleading. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars good story, rather overdescriptive
A courtroom drama consisting of a series of flashbacks into the lives of the witnesses.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Descriptive and insightful…
I enjoyed this book and the way the characters and plot unravelled as the story progressed. I did find the description a little too in-depth at times and found myself wanting to... Read more
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