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A review by kimveach
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this historical mystery. It's always odd to think of the 1960s and 1970s as historical, as I lived during those years. The camp setting reminded me of my time at camp, even though I only ever went for a week at a time. This story has everything I want in a good mystery. There are characters to love and hate, a great setting, and a division of class between the working people and the wealthy who visit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism