A review by fiandaca
The Dark Between The Trees by Fiona Barnett

3.0

I was really drawn in by the premise of five modern women, scientists, historians, naturalists, setting out on an outdoor adventure to perhaps solve an ancient mystery. All the parts were there but the writing was not quite up to par. I had a lot of trouble distinguishing the characters until about 75% through the novel, and I didn’t realize care much about them (I felt more for the men, like Davies and Harper, who were more distinctly drawn). And although it should have been terrifying or at least nerve-wracking, I never even found myself scared.

I did like the creativity the author drew upon in crafting the forest and the Corrigal, but I never felt like I got a clear understanding of it all. I’d love to hear others’ takes on this creepy novel.