A review by kajh23
The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

challenging emotional reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The writing is gorgeous. This is a bleak and sad story, concerned mostly with the inner being of a young woman alone in the wilderness. A slow and tough read. Worth it if you are in the mood to savor the writing and not expecting a complicated plot.