A review by clairevr
Gone to the Wolves by John Wray

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Really enjoyed this. Not into metal but I loved the world Wray created and his vivid description of both the subculture and the three places the novel is set in; LA, small town Florida, and Norway. I found the storyline exciting with lots of room for character development as it spans nearly a ten year period. Someone else said they felt the characters were inconsistent and unlikeable - I firmly disagreed. I felt Leslie’s character and mannerisms remained constant while he maybe passed through various iterations of his personal style and presentation. While the characters are flawed and troubled young people, the way they love and relate to each other felt very real to me. Maybe not relatable via my own adolescent relationships per se, but deeply enjoyable to read about. I felt that if I had grown up in Venice, Florida, with little in the way of parental supervision and support, I would most definitely have wanted to be right there with them, front row at a local metal show.