# A Place Called Winter - Patrick Gale

Finished: 5/5/2021

Rating: 3+\*

Gay romance set in the early days of farming in Canada. Not bad, but would not recommend.

* The first part, before he moved to Canada, seemed too long and uninteresting.
* The Bethel part was not interesting.
* Rather interesting to read overall, however.
* The settings (Canadian farms) were nice.
* The villain is a bit dumb.
* I hate rape-driven plots (Kite Runner is the worst offender IMO). It's the cheapest way to make someone sympathize the character.
* I'm not too interested in gay soul searching.
* Not too clear what it's all about really. What was the point of it.