pickI loved this. It does jump around in timelines and characters, so I did have to make myself a cheatsheet in the beginning. Whenever I thought I knew something, it took a turn. I did finally get one thing right near the end. I loved the writing. I was also glad that the ending didn't leave questions unanswered. Funny enough, I watched the TV series another of her books, Long Bright River, was made into. This was a buddy read with my son.
pickOne of the years top reads. Felt transported to that camp and loved the mix of family dynamics, wealth disparity and mystery. great writing!
so-soI picked up The God of the Woods expecting a thriller, but it‘s more of a slow-burn mystery about family secrets, privilege, and class. Set in a 1970s summer camp, the story follows 13-year-old Barbara Van Laar‘s disappearance—echoing her brother‘s vanishing 14 years earlier. Moore‘s multi-perspective, multi-timeline narrative kept me hooked. It‘s thoughtful, atmospheric, and surprisingly gripping.
pickOne of my favorite mystery yet true crime books (not based on real story as far as I know).
Below is my rant/review over the book via YouTube
https://youtu.be/lbPYmnOu3BI
pickThis was excellent! It‘s not really about the central mystery as much as it‘s an examination of the relationship between the “haves” and “have-nots” of small communities.
Reading outside has begun! Kiki likes it when I hang in the yard with her. It turns out my favorite black tea is also great iced.
pickThe hype is real, y'all. A tense, multiple timeline thriller that had me suspecting every character who was not an inspector of being responsible for Bear's and Barbara's disappearances.
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