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meiklejohn's review against another edition
My new policy: I don't have to finish any book featuring a heroine who a) has successfully and intentionally avoided pregnancy for twenty-some years; b) has unprotected sex (which is wildly out of character) and then apparently just forgets that this act can have a consequence, so does nothing until she realizes she's eight weeks pregnant; c) "I was always meant to be a mommy!!" That's not a character, that's a forced-birther talking point and the rationale behind reproductive coercion. Extra eyerolls in this book because the heroine becoming a mother is written as an explicit parallel to the re-wilding of the wolves she's studying (instinctive, natural, etc).
cynicgirl's review against another edition
3.0
I was expecting a book about wolves. What I got was a book about a womans life, her pregnancy and her dysfunctional family.
Perhaps I didn't read the blurb well enough, but I couldn't help but be disappointed as this is not the style of book I would normally choose.
It was achingly slow paced and fairly dull except for the wolf bits which were interesting and well researched.
Not my cup of tea.
Perhaps I didn't read the blurb well enough, but I couldn't help but be disappointed as this is not the style of book I would normally choose.
It was achingly slow paced and fairly dull except for the wolf bits which were interesting and well researched.
Not my cup of tea.
elisamorvena's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
emmajoetta's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
englishmadeline8's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
paulsnelling's review against another edition
4.0
A wandering expert oversees introduction of a pair of wolves to Cumbria, and as they acclimatise and find their home so she finds her place in the world. Not fully plausible, at the end, but engaging and well written.
krobart's review against another edition
4.0
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2020/02/20/review-1474-the-wolf-border/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2020/02/20/review-1474-the-wolf-border/
mikewa14's review against another edition
4.0
http://0651frombrighton.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/the-wolf-border-sarah-hall.html
carolann331's review against another edition
2.0
Meatloaf & Potatoes not Steak and Lobster
And bland meatloaf and potatoes at that. This is not to say that the writing is not beautiful or that the story is not interesting, because it is. But it is in an everyday, matter of fact, plodding, monotone, deliberate way. I can see the brilliance of the symbolism between Racheal and the wolves; the need for freedom rather than captivity. It is clear that Rachael is a lone wolf, dedicated and loyal to her cause, yet the story did not allow me to connect with the characters at all. It was devoid of emotion. Any interaction with others is told briefly or completely skipped. Thomas Pendleton's actions near the end were a complete surprise to me and were the most exciting part of the story. I wanted so badly to love this book but the characters were kept at such a distance that it sadly prevented me from having anything beyond a flatline experience.