A review by bookthia
Creation by Katherine Govier

3.0

It took me a full 2 weeks to read this book. I could only get through it in small amounts at a time, partially because the detail was so overwhelming, and partly because the action moved so slowly. But. Even though Mr. J.J. Audubon was not a perfect man, or perhaps even a good man, he also was a man to be both respected and, for his dedication to his work, admired. I did like this book. It made me appreciate Audubon's dedication to his work, and also understand just how daunting his task really was. I enjoyed the bits about Captain Bayfield as much as the bits about Audubon, and since I visit Bayfield, Ontario regularly, I will view the town with a tad more insight. Audubon's prescient understanding of man's impact on wilderness is moving and revealing, and he'd be astounded to know that an entire empire has been established in his name to protect wild places. It's hard to explain. I wasn't really "enjoying" the book much until I finished it and saw all the pieces put together. Then, I appreciated both Mr. Audubon, Mr. Bayfield, and mostly, Katherine Govier for her thorough and thoughtful story-telling.