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stephanieluxton's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-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
3.0
This book isn't really what you think it'll be.
I went in expecting a thriller and some serious dark secrets and maybe horror elements. Not so much.
This book is about Cooper and his daughter, Finch who live together off the grid in a cabin in the woods. They've been there for 8 years since Finch was a baby. Cooper keeps their existence pretty secret for good reasons. Cooper's friend Jake always visits once per year to bring them supplies. This book gives a peak into their lives on a year in which Jake doesn't show up and a series of events jeopordizes the secrecy of their lives. It's not a thriller. There's no horror. It's just about a man coming to terms with the mistakes of his past and trying to figure out how to create a worthy future for his daughter.
Is it a good book? Yeah, its fine.
It didn't blow my mind but the characters were likeable.
I'm not a huge fan of literary fiction which is why I didn't rate it higher.
I went in expecting a thriller and some serious dark secrets and maybe horror elements. Not so much.
This book is about Cooper and his daughter, Finch who live together off the grid in a cabin in the woods. They've been there for 8 years since Finch was a baby. Cooper keeps their existence pretty secret for good reasons. Cooper's friend Jake always visits once per year to bring them supplies. This book gives a peak into their lives on a year in which Jake doesn't show up and a series of events jeopordizes the secrecy of their lives. It's not a thriller. There's no horror. It's just about a man coming to terms with the mistakes of his past and trying to figure out how to create a worthy future for his daughter.
Is it a good book? Yeah, its fine.
It didn't blow my mind but the characters were likeable.
I'm not a huge fan of literary fiction which is why I didn't rate it higher.
Graphic: War and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Grief, and Car accident
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, and Murder
shieldbearer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The ending literally ruined this book in the worst way possible. I'm giving it two stars because the writer is excellent with pacing, and does an excellent job laying groundwork that pays off later in a way that isn't too conspicuous. Unfortunately, the ending makes it clear that most things I really liked about this book are not intentional on the author's part. Literally just end the book when he leaves to drive into town for the last time and your experience will be a million times better.
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Blood, Grief, Car accident, and War
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Infidelity, Terminal illness, and Classism
Minor: Abortion
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