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Le Dieu des Bois by Liz Moore

130 reviews

adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A solid mystery with a great setting. Lots of characters to hate and lots of characters to root for.
My takeaway is that men and rich people are the villains and was happy for Barbara’s ending

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A thrilling read that I couldn’t put down once I really got into the book’s plot—which took a little bit but reading the different perspectives was enjoyable enough to sustain my interest until I got to the nitty gritty of the story (which, once it appears, doesn’t stop and completely pulls you in). Barbara and Tracy are such compelling characters, as is Alice but I found her sections hard to read at times due to her pension for being insufferable. I loved the ending and was satisfied with the direction Moore took. 

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adventurous emotional mysterious 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: No

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

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dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book is compelling and beautifully written with a satisfying ending. It has many sad and difficult elements but is ultimately hopeful. Self reliance is a recurring theme throughout the book. There were a few threads I wish were resolved or fleshed out just a bit further but overall I really enjoyed this book.

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Pleasantly surprised! I don't usually like mystery but I really enjoyed this book. 1970s murder mystery meets dark acedemia, but stunningly thoughtful and reflective. This would make a GREAT book club selection. 

I like that they dropped the title meaning early. I kept thinking about it throughout the book. Who is the god of the woods? Who is panicking and who is causing panic? What are they chasing that they lose their way in the "woods"?

For many it's the woods themselves, for many more it's the Van Laars, for some it's the illusion of a life they will never have, for others it's the promise of a life they've been told they must have. The author does a great job demonstrating how from just about any angle one can lose their way.


The mystery is quite complex, with many possible solutions throughout, you're never quite sure who to trust. All of the possible endings are horrible. And then the truth is so much more sad for its simplicity and the reasons it was hidden and the ripple it had in the community. I really like how this book demonstrates how tragedy ripples out and out and out through time and through a community.

Satisfying ending for pretty much all of the many characters. Only ding for being a little slow at times to develop. I think in the end there's nothing I would cut but it does take it's time.

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challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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dark hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I was interested in the story, but it could have been stronger. Also a bit disappointed given the title and summary that there's no creepy or supernatural element. It's very much a mystery drama vibe, which I do like, but wasn't quite what I expected. 

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