3.51k reviews for:

The Vaster Wilds

Lauren Groff

3.85 AVERAGE

natcoba's review against another edition

3.0

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Very on the fence about this book. On one hand it was beautifully written. Everything was so visceral, it felt like you were right next to the main character. On the other hand, the writing was quite fluffy. Main plot points were well hidden and I found myself constantly having to go back and reread sections.

It’s a depressing read, yes. But it’s also a great example of the human drive for life. At the same time, not very much happened within the story. The main character takes a long and arduous journey and relives her past, and that’s it.

jessefron's review against another edition

4.25

emotional inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

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Strong character (who happens to be female).

cami19's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

kmclemons's review against another edition

4.75

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Rape, Blood, Cannibalism

heatherhey's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

holly_young's review against another edition

3.25

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

reader_1985's review against another edition

3.0

challenging slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

helloregano's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious reflective slow-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: Complicated

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This is a beautiful book. It has many different faces… Complex and so real.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Death, Cannibalism

beckyhill's review against another edition

2.75

adventurous challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

frankie4hankie's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced