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The Vaster Wilds

Lauren Groff

3.85 AVERAGE

challenging sad slow-paced

If choosing the bear was a book. I think this is really pretty writing, but it didn’t say much. It really drags on switching between running and feeling sick and then running. 

I think the actual plot would have done better as a short story. 

She’s a beautiful writer, but this story did not do it for me.

Beautifully written, a 4 for the prose as I found myself rereading sentences some were so good. The story unfortunately was a bore. Never surprised or excited me - it was one dimensional and ended where (I assume) you’d expect - I’d give the story 2 stars

visceral, that's really the only word that feels appropriate for this read. but this book was more about craft than substance. same with fates and furies, i think groff is a brilliant writer, but a lacking storyteller.

Audiobook. Very detailed in the writing making you feel like you’re there with the girl.
adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Loveable characters: No
challenging emotional inspiring relaxing tense fast-paced
challenging dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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spikespiegel's review

4.0
adventurous challenging inspiring reflective fast-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
adventurous inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes

A poignant, vividly drawn, and atmospheric novel that will stay with you long after you’ve read the last page.