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janiebee's review against another edition
4.0
This was probably the weirdest book I've ever read. It was dark and creepy but oddly compelling. I do like the concept of the significance of place but ...
jholland's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Odd. Dark. Creepy. Creative. I didn’t like it, but could see the craftsmanship that went into it.
bhurlbut's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
averagebee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
madison_mls's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
I didn’t expect to like this as much as I did! The writing was beautiful and each story had such a unique voice and style, it tied in the passage of time so effectively. I was surprised that the story took a magical realism route but it made it all the more better in my opinion! Just a truly unique way to demonstrate human vs nature and how the history of a place always leaves a mark on it and us, or can even haunt us at times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Grief
camsreedings's review against another edition
4.5
Almost perfect. Descriptions of land and being alive and well is truly stunning and a major accomplishment. Totally an amazing idea to write a book based off of one piece of land over hundred of years. I love it, love the western Mass vibe. Thank you Daniel mason
japoshi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75