A review by whitjobo
The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Following this layered telling of a young girl who escaped her colonial village was...heartbreaking. For every snippet of kindness you discover, be prepared to be pummeled by what comes next. Lauren Groff's writing is exquisite and fits the harsh landscape of colonial America. I have been left pondering some of the insights from the narrator since listening to this audiobook. Each chapter is a short snippet from her life told out of order. Both beautiful and devastating. 
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