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iseinkpen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Disclaimer: I read this book in Swedish which is not my native language, so I may have missed some nuances.
I came to this book for the themes of rewilding. I therefore really enjoyed the first ~third of the book and felt like I learned about wolves and the challenges of re-introducing a species. That's great when I was also invested in the characters, who are that interesting mix of not lovable, but not hateable either.
However, as the book goes on it becomes more of a murder mystery, which isn't really my thing. It lost focus on the wolves and by the end, the messaging about the wolves was irritatingly fanciful. It also had some deeply upsetting themes, narratives and scenes on domestic abuse that were sensitively done, but certainly not what I expected from a book that is sold as a book about the challenges of rewilding!
The handling of the theme "who is it that's really wild and dangerous - wolves or humans?" felt a little clumsy at times, but perhaps if you're new to this sort of topic it is a bit more eye-opening (I have a master's in environmental humanities, so I was reading with quite a critical eye!).
Summary: I was hoping to recommend this book to a friend who's interested in conservation and wrote their thesis on wolves, but I'm hesitating due to its deviation from that theme. But that's not to say it's a bad book if you're looking for a thematically challenging novel.
I came to this book for the themes of rewilding. I therefore really enjoyed the first ~third of the book and felt like I learned about wolves and the challenges of re-introducing a species. That's great when I was also invested in the characters, who are that interesting mix of not lovable, but not hateable either.
However, as the book goes on it becomes more of a murder mystery, which isn't really my thing. It lost focus on the wolves and by the end, the messaging about the wolves was irritatingly fanciful. It also had some deeply upsetting themes, narratives and scenes on domestic abuse that were sensitively done, but certainly not what I expected from a book that is sold as a book about the challenges of rewilding!
The handling of the theme "who is it that's really wild and dangerous - wolves or humans?" felt a little clumsy at times, but perhaps if you're new to this sort of topic it is a bit more eye-opening (I have a master's in environmental humanities, so I was reading with quite a critical eye!).
Summary: I was hoping to recommend this book to a friend who's interested in conservation and wrote their thesis on wolves, but I'm hesitating due to its deviation from that theme. But that's not to say it's a bad book if you're looking for a thematically challenging novel.
Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
laurajasmijn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.25
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt
catherineofalx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
Just like Migrations, this book devastated me and I loved every minute of being in its world.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Abortion