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I loved this book! especially being from western massachusetts it was particularly wonderful to read through these fascinating histories in a place i know so well

benttravers's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Consistently surprising, creative, and (pardon the pun) rooted in its setting without being restricted by it, “North Woods” is a series of rich excursions. Rarely is an anthology-esque narrative able to maintain such a sense of wonder that the regret of a good story ending is equally balanced by the anticipation for what the next has in store.

Oh, and the ghosts! LOVE the ghosts.

blergintheburgh's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

avoidthenoid's review against another edition

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A

5.0

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sarahbiegelsen's review against another edition

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adventurous dark informative mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

janiebee's review against another edition

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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 ...

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