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A review by kba76
Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. A twisted and dark yet beautiful story.
The book focuses on Andrew and Thomas, two students who are very much outsiders. We know that something happened in their previous year, and whatever it was has resulted in other students gossiping about them. They overlook this, gathering comfort from their friendship, but the events referred to continue to haunt them.
For reasons I’m still not entirely sure about, they are both haunted by creatures from their nightmares. Creatures they have created in their stories and drawings. Creatures that are growing ever powerful, and which they have to fight.
Large parts of this story were disturbing. A lot of graphic description. I thought the forest was a symbol of their grief, but then got confused when a couple of characters ended up losing their lives (don’t worry, they were thoroughly unpleasant so not mourned).
Though I still have so many questions, this was a captivating read.
The book focuses on Andrew and Thomas, two students who are very much outsiders. We know that something happened in their previous year, and whatever it was has resulted in other students gossiping about them. They overlook this, gathering comfort from their friendship, but the events referred to continue to haunt them.
For reasons I’m still not entirely sure about, they are both haunted by creatures from their nightmares. Creatures they have created in their stories and drawings. Creatures that are growing ever powerful, and which they have to fight.
Large parts of this story were disturbing. A lot of graphic description. I thought the forest was a symbol of their grief, but then got confused when a couple of characters ended up losing their lives (don’t worry, they were thoroughly unpleasant so not mourned).
Though I still have so many questions, this was a captivating read.