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North Woods
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I loved the premise of this novel: stories about the inhabitants of one piece of property over the decades. However, I found much of the book to be weird. While some of the characters had compelling histories, others included murderers, an obsessed apple grower, twin spinster sisters, a schizophrenic, an adulterer, a psychic, gay lovers, ghosts, prisoners, and a hungry catamount (a wildcat similar to a mountain lion).
I will probably be an outlier on this one. The professional reviewers are loving it. The flowery writing and occasional poetry just weren't my cup of tea.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this unique novel.
I will probably be an outlier on this one. The professional reviewers are loving it. The flowery writing and occasional poetry just weren't my cup of tea.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this unique novel.
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May 13, 2023
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May 13, 2023
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Sep 14, 2023 07:20AM
I loved certain stories, and others left me underwhelmed. So I get it, Kerrin! :)
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Melissa wrote: "I loved certain stories, and others left me underwhelmed. So I get it, Kerrin! :)"Thanks, Melissa!
Interesting premise but I trust GR reviews like yours, more than those of “Professionals”! Pass!
Tina wrote: "Thanks for your honesty! A nice review."Thanks, Tina!
Jayme wrote: "Interesting premise but I trust GR reviews like yours, more than those of “Professionals”! Pass!"Thanks, Jayme!
Kerrin, I have seen another review like yours, which gives me pause. I tend not to like edgy or disturbing stories. I disliked Elizabeth Strout's "Anything is Possible" and Kevin Wilson's "Tunneling to the Center of the Earth. Thanks for your honest review.
It's ok to be an outlier! We can't all like the same stories. A fair & honest review, Kerrin
Holly R W wrote: "Kerrin, I have seen another review like yours, which gives me pause. I tend not to like edgy or disturbing stories. I disliked Elizabeth Strout's "Anything is Possible" and Kevin Wilson's "Tunnelin..."Thanks, Holly!
Jen CAN wrote: "It's ok to be an outlier! We can't all like the same stories. A fair & honest review, Kerrin"Thanks, Jen!
Great honest review, Kerrin. Sorry that this one wasn't your cup of tea and I hope that your next book will be!
Jayne wrote: "Great honest review, Kerrin. Sorry that this one wasn't your cup of tea and I hope that your next book will be!"Thanks, Jayne!
Honest review, Kerrin. Not all books are a good fit. Hope a far better one is on its way. ;)
Linda wrote: "Honest review, Kerrin. Not all books are a good fit. Hope a far better one is on its way. ;)"Thanks, Linda!
What the what….??? lol - your description made me laugh at how ludicrous it sounds! ….this is a hard pass and I appreciate your honesty Kerrin!
Excellent review Kerrin 💖
Margaret M - wrote: "Excellent review Kerrin 💖"Thanks, Margaret!
Ceecee wrote: "Honest review Kerrin"Thanks, Ceecee!
I don't think I'll enjoy the flowery prose either. Great review Kerrin!!🥰
Kay ☼ wrote: "I don't think I'll enjoy the flowery prose either. Great review Kerrin!!🥰"Thanks, Kay!
Nice honest review Kerrin not for me either onwards. ❤️🩹
Great review, Karrin! I don’t think I’d like this one either! Thanks for the heads-up.
Lisa wrote: "Nice honest review Kerrin not for me either onwards. ❤️🩹"Thanks, Lisa!
Christina wrote: "Great review, Karrin! I don’t think I’d like this one either! Thanks for the heads-up."Thanks, Christina!
Wow Kerri , I agree with you. I was so looking forward to this book and was disappointed for similar reasons.
Amy wrote: "Wow Kerri , I agree with you. I was so looking forward to this book and was disappointed for similar reasons."Thanks, Amy!
Sorry you didn't enjoy this one more, Kerrin! Hope your current read is going well!
My sentiments exactly!!!
Jenelle wrote: "My sentiments exactly!!!"Thanks, Jenelle!
Th thanks Karen I don’t think I’d enjoy flowery writing either. I always trust you reviews
Andrea wrote: "Th thanks Karen I don’t think I’d enjoy flowery writing either. I always trust you reviews"Thanks, Andrea!
I hope not too many folks read your review before diving in; you give away quite a bit.
My book club selected this for our April read. We shall see what I think!
Well, I finished it. Not my cup of tea. I'll be interested to see what the other women in the book club think of it.
A correction: a catamount is not a "mix between a mountain lion and a bobcat." A catamount is a large wildcat, which are also called mountain lions, panthers, and cougars. (Odd/interesting that there are several names for the same animal.) Bobcats are MUCH smaller. And a catamount couldn't be a "mix" since mountain lions and bobcats certainly don't engage in interspecies sex with each other.
Deana wrote: "I agree!"I'm so glad that someone else agreed!
Andrea wrote: "A correction: a catamount is not a "mix between a mountain lion and a bobcat." A catamount is a large wildcat, which are also called mountain lions, panthers, and cougars. (Odd/interesting that the..."Thanks for the information, Andrea. I can't remember where I found the definition that called them a mix. Probably not the best term.
Nice honest take on it Kerrin. As an outlier myself, writing is art and individual tastes vary. I'm going to pass on this one as a result
Jonathan wrote: "Nice honest take on it Kerrin. As an outlier myself, writing is art and individual tastes vary. I'm going to pass on this one as a result"Thanks, Jonathan!
James wrote: "I hope not too many folks read your review before diving in; you give away quite a bit."I respectfully disagree. All I did was give one or two-word descriptions of some characters. I didn't discuss any plot. Saying that a character is a "murderer" or a "psychic" just lets the reader know this book, like thousands of others, has those types of personalities.
100% agree. I enjoyed the premise, but the delivery in tedious, meandering descriptions was not for me either. There are moments that become interesting, then it is on to the next chapter. Thanks for your review!
It was a dnf for me. Once I got to the ending of Mary & Alice, I was done. It was dark and I felt no sympathy for the characters. I saw the reviews and thought the premise sounded interesting, but it took me 10 days to read 96 pages because I just didn't want to pick it up, so I decided not to waste any more of my time.
It left me cold too. Reader friends had loved it but I just felt too detached from the stories and plots.
Agreed I'm struggling to finish this book ,
