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A review by hmatt
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Definitely a book that is suitable to its shorter length. I think some of the storytelling would fall short if the narrative was longer, but it worked in this length for me for the most part. It really suited the fairytale-esque vibes the book has.
I do wish the author had played a bit more into "real or imagined" moments - they're touched on, but I thought these moments were really powerful and I wish there was a bit more focus on them. Also, throughout the story, I didn't feel as if I were getting any closer to the main character. I figure this could be intentional or not and, again, is an aspect that works fine for a book of this length in my opinion.
I listened to the audiobook, and found the narration fantastic. It might have been easier for me to keep track of which wolves were which if I were physically reading the book, though.
I do wish the author had played a bit more into "real or imagined" moments - they're touched on, but I thought these moments were really powerful and I wish there was a bit more focus on them. Also, throughout the story, I didn't feel as if I were getting any closer to the main character. I figure this could be intentional or not and, again, is an aspect that works fine for a book of this length in my opinion.
I listened to the audiobook, and found the narration fantastic. It might have been easier for me to keep track of which wolves were which if I were physically reading the book, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide