The Snow Queen by Michael Cunningham258 Pages
This is a story of two brothers, Barrett and Tyler Meeks set between the years 2004 and 2008. Barrett has just been dumped via text and is examining his history of failed relationships when he sees a strange light and has an almost religious moment. Meanwhile Tyler is trying to write a wedding song for Beth who is dying of cancer. Both Tyler and Barrett are dissatisfied with their lives and are struggling to find a place and purpose for themselves.
Cunningham has written several well received books in the past including The Hours and A Home at the End of the World (which I really liked) which is why I choose to read this novel. However, like many authors, I think Cunningham sacrificed story for artifice. The language and metaphors are well written and somewhat engaging but the story never really picks up speed or reaches a grand denouement.
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