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A review by chaptersoncapecod
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Thank you to Liz Moore for writing such an incredible book!
I was so excited when I saw this as a BOTM pick, and I knew I had to select it. "The God of the Woods" takes place in 1975 at a summer camp. One of the campers goes missing, and we find that her younger brother had also gone missing many years before from the same area, as her family owned the land nearby and the summer camp. I'm personally enjoying stories that take place before the tech boom lately. If you know what I mean, it's nice to take a break from the world of influencers and smartphones. These characters are living in the moment.
This was my first book by Moore, and her writing style is unflawed. Her attention to pacing, plot lines, and suspense is done well. This slow burn weaves together multiple timelines and perspectives, and it doesn't end how you expect. I heard feedback from others that it went on too long, but I don't see it this way. This is a sad story. It has a strange albeit realistic ending. Things aren't always what they seem. The book's length keeps you connected to the characters and the story - you're invested in this sad tale.
I was so excited when I saw this as a BOTM pick, and I knew I had to select it. "The God of the Woods" takes place in 1975 at a summer camp. One of the campers goes missing, and we find that her younger brother had also gone missing many years before from the same area, as her family owned the land nearby and the summer camp. I'm personally enjoying stories that take place before the tech boom lately. If you know what I mean, it's nice to take a break from the world of influencers and smartphones. These characters are living in the moment.
This was my first book by Moore, and her writing style is unflawed. Her attention to pacing, plot lines, and suspense is done well. This slow burn weaves together multiple timelines and perspectives, and it doesn't end how you expect. I heard feedback from others that it went on too long, but I don't see it this way. This is a sad story. It has a strange albeit realistic ending. Things aren't always what they seem. The book's length keeps you connected to the characters and the story - you're invested in this sad tale.