A review by djinnandtea
The Wood Wife by Terri Windling

adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

2.0

I know this is a beloved book, and a bit of a classic for urban fantasy. The writing is lush, the story well-developed. Strong characters, too. But the issues with appropriation overwhelm the whole of it for me. Lots of spiritual/cultural tourism here. There’s no doubt Windling got to have her Native American wish fulfilled with this story.
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