A review by jimmydean
The Willow Tree by Hubert Selby Jr.

4.0

Fantastic, especially off the back of Last Exit To Brooklyn. I've rarely seen any piece of writing capture a sense of frustration, the desire for revenge & the depth of grief as well as The Willow Tree. But I absolutely love how Selby Jr allows the characters, who have suffered so much in different ways, indulge and enjoy moments of joy. I felt such a strong sense of empathy for the characters, their feelings, their lives. It takes a little while to get into, but a very rewarding read.