Review: Shoveling Snow by Brett Sills
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2014
Ben is running away from his home and his wife in California and drives until he can no longer drive. He rents a guesthouse in Swintonport, Maine. The guesthouse belongs to Maggie and her daughter, 10-year-old Smoof. Smoof is the object of an odd obsession by her teacher, Rose. Each character is damaged in some major way and is determined to escape their situation. SHOVELING SNOW is a touching and poignant novel about learning to deal with life’s complications. I felt for each of these characters because, while I may not now nor ever share their exact situations, I do understand. Who hasn’t wanted to run from responsibility or painful situations? I absolutely loved Smoof and I could see a lot of my younger self in her personality. SHOVELING SNOW is a book which will tug at your heart and inspire you to be better. I could definitely see this as a movie.