A review by cjdawn236
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I'm so glad this was a book club selection, because I am going to need to discuss this book with someone. This story was extremely well-written and compelling. It was also a little dark, and mysterious. I was hooked from the start and could not put it down. The language was extremely visceral - main character's condition (which is fascinating, and I was surprised to learn, a real thing) led to many sensory descriptions that made for a very visceral and physical tone.
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