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A review by hannahsheil
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really really liked this book! Until the end :/ I think I wanted something a bit juicier or scarier or idk, something (!) with the two big reveals ???
I really liked the non-linear storytelling and the different narrators, I thought it was a good way to add to the confusion of a missing persons case that is also connected to a prior scandal also.
Liz Moore’s ability to describe not only accurately, but devastatingly, how a mother feels when so achingly tied to her son is amazing; it made me tear up hearing about the psychological torment Alice was put through by these rich mf. Rip bear & rip Alice’s sanity and autonomy.
I also appreciated the common thread of the abuses of power by the wealthy families, and the men in the story too. I felt that it was realistically frustrating.
I really liked the non-linear storytelling and the different narrators, I thought it was a good way to add to the confusion of a missing persons case that is also connected to a prior scandal also.
I also appreciated the common thread of the abuses of power by the wealthy families, and the men in the story too. I felt that it was realistically frustrating.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Physical abuse