A review by smokeyshouse
Far North by Marcel Theroux

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This was a very well-paced book (a page-turner), with sympathetic characters and unforeseen plot twists.  Also, the setting was beautifully described.  Publishers Weekly stated that it is "ultimately and strangely hopeful", which excellently captures the arc of this story and its ending.