A review by patchwork_sif
The Overstory by Richard Powers

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A must read for anyone who’s concerned about how we treat the natural world, which should be everyone. Possibly the most effecting book I’ve read in my life. The characters are utterly engrossing, and Powers’ poetic descriptions of the world of trees leaves you enraptured. It’s a book that, more than any other work of fiction I’ve encountered, makes the reader truly stop and reevaluate their place in the world. They should’ve given it two Pulitzers. 
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