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A review by calebstephensauthor
The Forest by Lisa Quigley
4.0
This was a solid read with a great folk horror feel. Quigley brings the feels, especially when it comes to motherhood. Don't mess with moms, folks. Not a good idea.
I enjoyed this book. Quigley's prose is quite smooth, and her world-building and description is fresh and vivid without being overdone. The narrative is propulsive when Faye and her son enter the infamous Forest and can feel a bit slow in the flashback chapters. But I didn't find myself skipping ahead or reaching the point of boredom. This book was worth my time and hit pretty hard as I'm a parent myself. I'd like to think I'd do a bit better than Faye's husband if I were in his situation.
I recommend picking up this book if you like good writing and creepy forests. I'll be looking to pick up more of her work.
I enjoyed this book. Quigley's prose is quite smooth, and her world-building and description is fresh and vivid without being overdone. The narrative is propulsive when Faye and her son enter the infamous Forest and can feel a bit slow in the flashback chapters. But I didn't find myself skipping ahead or reaching the point of boredom. This book was worth my time and hit pretty hard as I'm a parent myself. I'd like to think I'd do a bit better than Faye's husband if I were in his situation.
I recommend picking up this book if you like good writing and creepy forests. I'll be looking to pick up more of her work.