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A review by chefboyavi
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I found this book well written and compelling to read. Unfortunately, it suffers from the idea that a mystery/thriller can be built solely on misdirection. This book would have benefited from some consolidation, but the author felt like she couldn’t show her hand until the very end and had to spin out every possible motive and culprit. By that point, the reader is exhausted and the closing revelations don’t feel earned.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Blood
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Homophobia, and Forced institutionalization