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A review by _darbi_
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
the god of the woods was our book club's october selection :)
it's been a hot minute since i've read a mystery/thriller, so i was eager to know if i could slip back into the genre. the rich characterizations, spanning timelines, and social commentary on class, gender, and privilege were core strengths of the novel — creating intimate character connections and vibrant mental maps.(i don't think there was a single point while reading where i didn't turn on a character i had previously believed. the red herrings were enticingly convincing!)
my heart is with alice and i hold delphine and peter in deep contempt. barbara hewitt has a nice ring to it ;)
it's been a hot minute since i've read a mystery/thriller, so i was eager to know if i could slip back into the genre. the rich characterizations, spanning timelines, and social commentary on class, gender, and privilege were core strengths of the novel — creating intimate character connections and vibrant mental maps.(i don't think there was a single point while reading where i didn't turn on a character i had previously believed. the red herrings were enticingly convincing!)