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A review by literaryjunarin
The Memory Trees by Kali Wallace
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
“She was carrying with her, the cold. She was holding on to that icy stone of grief. It had been there all along, sitting high in her chest, and with every step another fissure split through its middle-shivering over the orchard, frosting and melting, seasons flickering around her with the rhythm of her breaths, with the beat of her heart, she and the trees and the earth all part of the same creature.”
I took an interest in this book because of the magical realism aspect, however, there is very little magic here. The concept of a family feud twelve generations back is quite amusing, albeit a bit ridiculous.
This was a pretty good read although terribly slow at times. I wish it was shorter.
The writing redeemed the story, fortunately. The author made this very atmospheric and enchanting. Following the main character in her walks also felt like stepping into another world. I can praise the writing all day. Spellbinding.
I took an interest in this book because of the magical realism aspect, however, there is very little magic here. The concept of a family feud twelve generations back is quite amusing, albeit a bit ridiculous.
This was a pretty good read although terribly slow at times. I wish it was shorter.
The writing redeemed the story, fortunately. The author made this very atmospheric and enchanting. Following the main character in her walks also felt like stepping into another world. I can praise the writing all day. Spellbinding.