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A review by caseythereader
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Thanks to PRH Audio for the free copy of this book.
- I love a character driven mystery/thriller, and THE GOD OF THE WOODS is a top tier example of the genre.
- Moore weaves a story that features two timelines and quite a few different POV characters, but none of it is extraneous. Each person and each jump in time and perspective add necessary details and are perfectly placed to advance the mystery.
- Much of the story is driven by class and gender differences, which Moore explores deftly. The characters and their specific circumstances all feel completely real.
- I love a character driven mystery/thriller, and THE GOD OF THE WOODS is a top tier example of the genre.
- Moore weaves a story that features two timelines and quite a few different POV characters, but none of it is extraneous. Each person and each jump in time and perspective add necessary details and are perfectly placed to advance the mystery.
- Much of the story is driven by class and gender differences, which Moore explores deftly. The characters and their specific circumstances all feel completely real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use