tee_dot's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
mcquay123's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rromanereads's review against another edition
5.0
i feel like I've read 10 books through the discovery of the Greenwood line.
this book is above all a family story, between people for whom trees and forests hold a special place in their lives. I found that this book illustrated the cycle of life, of nature, what lives and what dies and what we can or cannot do about it. Through the different eras and protagonists in the Greenwood household, a magnificent portrait of the forest and its powers is painted. A natural disaster that killed and wiped out most of the planet's trees, except for one surviving island, sets the record straight on the vital importance of our forests and our duty to protect these ecosystems. A tree spans the ages, and the rings that make up its trunk make it possible to determine its exact age, yet we are only able to access this information once the tree has been cut down. Trees are all connected by a network that makes them all one, composing the forest, they breathe in unison.
this family story is poignant, some of the protagonists are as endearing as others are revolting. It tells us the family legacy is not inevitable. As the family tree unravels, the younger ones realize the emotional and environmental disasters caused by their forebears, or at least experience the consequences. It's a lesson in humanity. I loved this devouring work of fiction, full of meaning and strong connections that allow the reader to feel like they're in a museum, delving back into a family history. I liked the fact that we started with the most recent period and each chapter skipped a generation back to unfold the story.
this book is above all a family story, between people for whom trees and forests hold a special place in their lives. I found that this book illustrated the cycle of life, of nature, what lives and what dies and what we can or cannot do about it. Through the different eras and protagonists in the Greenwood household, a magnificent portrait of the forest and its powers is painted. A natural disaster that killed and wiped out most of the planet's trees, except for one surviving island, sets the record straight on the vital importance of our forests and our duty to protect these ecosystems. A tree spans the ages, and the rings that make up its trunk make it possible to determine its exact age, yet we are only able to access this information once the tree has been cut down. Trees are all connected by a network that makes them all one, composing the forest, they breathe in unison.
this family story is poignant, some of the protagonists are as endearing as others are revolting. It tells us the family legacy is not inevitable. As the family tree unravels, the younger ones realize the emotional and environmental disasters caused by their forebears, or at least experience the consequences. It's a lesson in humanity. I loved this devouring work of fiction, full of meaning and strong connections that allow the reader to feel like they're in a museum, delving back into a family history. I liked the fact that we started with the most recent period and each chapter skipped a generation back to unfold the story.
kata16's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
htons's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mbucalo's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
jukeboxbabe's review against another edition
5.0
One of the more satisfying books I’ve read in a long time. Beautiful prose, compelling story and great pacing for such a long book. I also really enjoyed the narration.
chrissuvsends's review against another edition
Too slow. Didn’t entice me to keep reading and lost momentum while reading
karimorton33's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! How it moved through time and incorporated trees/the environment into each generation of characters was really cool. I thought it was very beautiful despite each person having such struggles in their life. (Read for Feminist Book Club)