A review by ambsonline
The Sixteen Trees of the Somme by Lars Mytting

hopeful mysterious sad slow-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

3.75

I enjoyed it but honestly it wasn’t incredible. The writing was really beautiful and engaging, but I kept waiting for something *more* to happen that didn’t. Felt like emotions could have been further developed. But the mystery was fun! The twists and turns surprised me.