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A review by taylorfield
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
September Book Club Read
Long Story Short: In the Scottish Highlands, biologist Inti Flynn hasn't made any friends by reintroducing wolves to the community in the name of conservation. When a farmer is reported missing, Inti goes to great lengths to protect the wolves, the community, her twin sister, and herself.
Ultimately, this is a book about destruction and the effort it takes to rebuild. It's hard to say I "liked" something so violent, but the social commentary, the parallels of wolf vs. man, and the extremism from many of the characters were very clever. I haven't stopped thinking about not only the book itself, but my reaction to and beliefs about its message.
CW: domestic violence, rape, animal death
Enjoyment: 4/5
Craft: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
Long Story Short: In the Scottish Highlands, biologist Inti Flynn hasn't made any friends by reintroducing wolves to the community in the name of conservation. When a farmer is reported missing, Inti goes to great lengths to protect the wolves, the community, her twin sister, and herself.
Ultimately, this is a book about destruction and the effort it takes to rebuild. It's hard to say I "liked" something so violent, but the social commentary, the parallels of wolf vs. man, and the extremism from many of the characters were very clever. I haven't stopped thinking about not only the book itself, but my reaction to and beliefs about its message.
CW: domestic violence, rape, animal death
Enjoyment: 4/5
Craft: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape
Moderate: Animal death