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A review by kjulie
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I could have finished this book in one sitting, but I need sleep to feel human, so I finished it the next day.
This was recommended by a few people online, and even though I’m not typically a thriller reader, I was intrigued by the premise, wolves being reintroduced to the Scottish Highlands in an attempt to bring back the necessary biodiversity. In my opinion, this is marginally a thriller. I see it as more literary with higher stakes. And I loved it. The characters are complicated and frustrating and flawed, and human. The wolves are wild and majestic. There is a lot of trauma to work through here, and if you’re sensitive to domestic violence, be aware there are many discussions and scenes of it in this book.
This was recommended by a few people online, and even though I’m not typically a thriller reader, I was intrigued by the premise, wolves being reintroduced to the Scottish Highlands in an attempt to bring back the necessary biodiversity. In my opinion, this is marginally a thriller. I see it as more literary with higher stakes. And I loved it. The characters are complicated and frustrating and flawed, and human. The wolves are wild and majestic. There is a lot of trauma to work through here, and if you’re sensitive to domestic violence, be aware there are many discussions and scenes of it in this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Dementia and Murder
Minor: Abortion