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The Road to Winter

Mark Smith
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The Road to Winter

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

Book Brief

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Mark Smith

The Road to Winter

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Australia • Near Future

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Road to Winter by Mark Smith follows a young person named Finn in a post-pandemic world. As society collapses, Finn must rely on survival skills and navigate the challenges of isolation. Encountering other individuals, Finn's journey unfolds with themes of survival, trust, and resilience in a harsh, dystopian environment.

Gritty

Dark

Challenging

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,910 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mark Smith's The Road to Winter is praised for its engaging storyline and strong character development, particularly the protagonist Finn. The post-apocalyptic setting is vividly depicted, offering tension and emotional depth. However, some critics note predictable plot elements and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it captivates with its themes of survival and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Road to Winter?

Fans of dystopian narratives and survival stories will enjoy Mark Smith's The Road to Winter. Readers who appreciated the tension and character development in John Marsden's Tomorrow, When the War Began or Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games will find a similar appeal in this gripping tale of resilience and friendship.

4.0

1,910 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Australia • Near Future

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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