Love your observation of bookish etiquette, waiting until your book group has met and discussed the selection. 😊I’ve skimmed a few reviews of this one in recent weeks, and the word “intricate” pops up again and again. Sounds like a very well-crafted novel. Thanks for the thorough assessment!
@@patriciah8579 yes, intricate is a good word for it….Many disparate threads woven together….I liked it a lot. She’s really quite good. I loved Long Bright River too.
Hi Pat, How lovely to come across your channel. I finished reading God of the Woods today and was looking for opinions of this book. You did such a great job giving a synopsis of this beautifully written story. I must say the ending gave me quite a chuckle ... swim, swim, swim, "Are you okay?" swim, swim, swim ... book over! My favorite character, and I believe the most fleshed out, was Judy. She really had the redemption I was looking for. Thank you so much for sharing! Elizabeth
@@elizabethandrus3848 Hello! So glad you found me! I also really liked Judy. My entire book group really struggled with the ending, but we quite liked the rest of it. Thanks for tuning in and commenting. 😊
So happy to hear you enjoyed this one! I love Liz Moore's writing. I was impressed with how well she moved between characters and timelines. I doubt Moore would do a series, but I would love to read another book with Judy. You're spot on about the similarities with Long Bright River, which I would love to read again. And I agree about the ending.
@@EveningReader I was just thinking that-that I want to revisit Long Bright River. I think Liz Moore is an exceptional writer. I don’t think she quite got the ending right here, but I need to think about it more….
@@literarylove123 Thank you, Jen. Yes, it’s good stuff. Not the best novel ever, but very good….very compelling…and so well-written. I like Liz Moore a lot.😊
This seems to be the book of the summer! Everyone's been talking about it. So much so that I didn't realize Liz Moore had written other novels. I'm making a list for my husband's birthday (we always give each other stacks of book!), and this one is definitely a contender. We both enjoy thrillers set in wilderness/nature. Thanks for the review!
I hope to read this novel someday soon. I read Heft by Liz Moore many years ago. It was sad but heartwarming story. You have been a very busy reader these past few months since I started following your channel!
Hi Marcia. I think Liz Moore is a pretty terrific writer. I’m kind of amazed by the diversity of her books. She’s not simply writing different variations of the same novel over and over. I liked this newest one a lot. Yes, I have been busy. There are just so many reading events that really appeal to me. I hope you’re doing well!
Excellent review! I also thought Moore did a terrific job with the multiple timelines and characters. There were clues hiding in plain sight that I somehow didn't recognize until Moore wanted me to. I enjoyed the exploration of women's roles and the socioeconomic tensions between the wealthy enclave and the town. I have some issues about the very end but what a great read!
I recently read and enjoyed. Typically I find books billed as a thriller lacking; the writing is frequently poor or there are glaring gaps in the plot or character development or some absurd resolution but The God of the Woods was a very pleasant surprise.
I read this book last week for a local book club and was happy to click on your review of it. If I had not read it yet, I would have quickly bounced out of the video because I don't like spoilers or a lot of info if there is a possibility that I would read the book. I did enjoy your thorough review and your opinions. I'm writing because I'm curious to know what the difference is between a standard 'thriller' and a "literary thriller"? would you mind quickly explaining it to me? thank you in advance ~Caroline
@@carolinesmercantile4290 Hi Caroline. Thanks for this comment. I try hard not to include spoilers in my book reviews. I don’t think there are any in this one. These terms can be used a bit arbitrarily, but, in general, when we talk about thrillers, we are talking about crime, horror, and detective fiction that is largely plot-driven. They aim to give the reader an emotional experience emphasizing a build up of suspense, anxiety, anticipation, etc. There are often lots of twists and turns in the plot, cliffhangers, and “red herrings.” The term “literary fiction” is a bit harder to define, but generally, we’re talking about fiction that is more character-driven than plot with more attention given to the style and language of the writing. Liz Moore does write mysteries, but they’re not exactly “edge-of-your-seat” thrillers. She spends a great deal of time developing her characters with a great deal of attention given to the style of her writing. I hope this helps to clarify. Thanks for watching and for commenting.
I really enjoyed this novel! So much so, I found it hard to fully enjoy the book I read next -- Remarkably Bright Creatures, which got so much praise! Just not as captivating as God of the Woods. I will certainly read Long Bright River when I have the chance!
@@kbknox0909 hi Kelly. I did really love Remarkably Bright Creatures too-but that’s a totally different kind of book. Try Long Bright River. I loved that one!
I feel like the primary plot point -- an ultra-wealthy family sending a second kid to the same camp from which a previous kid disappeared -- requires more suspension of disbelief than I'm willing to offer. However, this has been bugging me since the book came out and I have to know: is the pink drip on the cover meant to represent Calamine lotion or what?
@@troytradup I agree about sending the second kid to the camp. But actually they own the camp. They live on the property. So the first kid didn’t exactly disappear as a camper. He was last seen walking with his grandfather. No, the pink is not calamine lotion. That’s so funny, though. My association was Pepto-Bismal! 😂
This sounds quite good. I am totally distracted by the pink "drip" on the cover. I love the atmospheric background but the drip is both modern and annoying, to me. I will have to look up our UK cover to see if it's different. Great review.
Yes, the pink drip has caused quite a stir. I would be so interested to know if the British cover is different. Most of the time, I like the British covers so much better than the American ones. Someone asked me today if the pink drip was Calamine lotion. My association to it was Pepto-Bismal. It is neither....It does have a significance to the story though so I won't give it away in the event that you do read the book.
@@BookChatWithPat8668 I also usually prefer our covers too, but having looked it up for this book I can say yours is better! It's only out in hardback so far so can't speak of the paperback (which can be different again, as you know) Interestingly the pink drip (my guess is paint but I know you're not giving anything away) is on our cover too.
Love your observation of bookish etiquette, waiting until your book group has met and discussed the selection. 😊I’ve skimmed a few reviews of this one in recent weeks, and the word “intricate” pops up again and again. Sounds like a very well-crafted novel. Thanks for the thorough assessment!
@@patriciah8579 yes, intricate is a good word for it….Many disparate threads woven together….I liked it a lot. She’s really quite good. I loved Long Bright River too.
Many thanks for your wonderful sharing ❤! I am eager to read this book!
@@renlai99 thank you! It’s very good.
Hi Pat, How lovely to come across your channel. I finished reading God of the Woods today and was looking for opinions of this book. You did such a great job giving a synopsis of this beautifully written story. I must say the ending gave me quite a chuckle ... swim, swim, swim, "Are you okay?" swim, swim, swim ... book over! My favorite character, and I believe the most fleshed out, was Judy. She really had the redemption I was looking for. Thank you so much for sharing! Elizabeth
@@elizabethandrus3848 Hello! So glad you found me! I also really liked Judy. My entire book group really struggled with the ending, but we quite liked the rest of it. Thanks for tuning in and commenting. 😊
So happy to hear you enjoyed this one! I love Liz Moore's writing. I was impressed with how well she moved between characters and timelines. I doubt Moore would do a series, but I would love to read another book with Judy. You're spot on about the similarities with Long Bright River, which I would love to read again. And I agree about the ending.
@@EveningReader I was just thinking that-that I want to revisit Long Bright River. I think Liz Moore is an exceptional writer. I don’t think she quite got the ending right here, but I need to think about it more….
This sounds like a book I would enjoy. Thank you for the insightful review.
@@literarylove123 Thank you, Jen. Yes, it’s good stuff. Not the best novel ever, but very good….very compelling…and so well-written. I like Liz Moore a lot.😊
This seems to be the book of the summer! Everyone's been talking about it. So much so that I didn't realize Liz Moore had written other novels. I'm making a list for my husband's birthday (we always give each other stacks of book!), and this one is definitely a contender. We both enjoy thrillers set in wilderness/nature. Thanks for the review!
Hi Sue. I liked it a lot-except for the very end. But there’s a lot to talk about in this one. I like Liz Moore a lot. 😊Hope you’re doing well.
I hope to read this novel someday soon. I read Heft by Liz Moore many years ago. It was sad but heartwarming story. You have been a very busy reader these past few months since I started following your channel!
Hi Marcia. I think Liz Moore is a pretty terrific writer. I’m kind of amazed by the diversity of her books. She’s not simply writing different variations of the same novel over and over. I liked this newest one a lot. Yes, I have been busy. There are just so many reading events that really appeal to me. I hope you’re doing well!
I’ve been dithering about this book but you’ve convinced me to read it😊
@@Ali-AvidReader it’s very good. It has its flaws but the writing and the characters are very good.
Loved your review! I hadn't heard of this book and you've piqued my interest.
She's very good. This book is getting a lot of attention this summer, but I also loved her previous novel, Long Bright River.
Thank you for a great review, Pat.
@@vickicoleman2474 thank you, Vicki, for tuning in and for commenting. 🥰
I agree completely, including that ending!
@@heathersmusic8833 thanks, Heather. Yes, we all struggled with the ending. It didn’t do justice to the novel, I didn’t think.
Excellent review! I also thought Moore did a terrific job with the multiple timelines and characters. There were clues hiding in plain sight that I somehow didn't recognize until Moore wanted me to. I enjoyed the exploration of women's roles and the socioeconomic tensions between the wealthy enclave and the town. I have some issues about the very end but what a great read!
@@readandre-read yes! That was exactly how I felt-and how my book group felt. The ending was off, but the rest-well done.
Thank you, Pat! 📚
Thank you for tuning in! 🥰
i wanted to read this!😊
@@lavenderlady7441 I really enjoyed it and her previous book too! I think she’s a very strong writer.
I have put this on my Kindle and Audible lists as a possibility. Sounds really interesting.
@@anotherbibliophilereads it was good. We didn’t like the ending, but everything leading up to it was good.
I recently read and enjoyed. Typically I find books billed as a thriller lacking; the writing is frequently poor or there are glaring gaps in the plot or character development or some absurd resolution but The God of the Woods was a very pleasant surprise.
@@evajanczaruk8790 she’s a very talented and diverse writer. The writing in this novel is excellent.
I just ordered this in my BOTM! Saving….
@@M-J it’s a good one! 😊
@@BookChatWithPat8668 it must be! My pretty quick shipping is delayed because of the demand. 😮
@@M-J 😳 Wow!😮
I never thought about this. I would be a great reviewer of many things 🤣
@@annamarielewis7078 You never thought about what?
I read this book last week for a local book club and was happy to click on your review of it. If I had not read it yet, I would have quickly bounced out of the video because I don't like spoilers or a lot of info if there is a possibility that I would read the book. I did enjoy your thorough review and your opinions. I'm writing because I'm curious to know what the difference is between a standard 'thriller' and a "literary thriller"? would you mind quickly explaining it to me? thank you in advance ~Caroline
@@carolinesmercantile4290 Hi Caroline. Thanks for this comment. I try hard not to include spoilers in my book reviews. I don’t think there are any in this one. These terms can be used a bit arbitrarily, but, in general, when we talk about thrillers, we are talking about crime, horror, and detective fiction that is largely plot-driven. They aim to give the reader an emotional experience emphasizing a build up of suspense, anxiety, anticipation, etc. There are often lots of twists and turns in the plot, cliffhangers, and “red herrings.” The term “literary fiction” is a bit harder to define, but generally, we’re talking about fiction that is more character-driven than plot with more attention given to the style and language of the writing. Liz Moore does write mysteries, but they’re not exactly “edge-of-your-seat” thrillers. She spends a great deal of time developing her characters with a great deal of attention given to the style of her writing. I hope this helps to clarify. Thanks for watching and for commenting.
I really enjoyed this novel! So much so, I found it hard to fully enjoy the book I read next -- Remarkably Bright Creatures, which got so much praise! Just not as captivating as God of the Woods. I will certainly read Long Bright River when I have the chance!
@@kbknox0909 hi Kelly. I did really love Remarkably Bright Creatures too-but that’s a totally different kind of book. Try Long Bright River. I loved that one!
I feel like the primary plot point -- an ultra-wealthy family sending a second kid to the same camp from which a previous kid disappeared -- requires more suspension of disbelief than I'm willing to offer. However, this has been bugging me since the book came out and I have to know: is the pink drip on the cover meant to represent Calamine lotion or what?
@@troytradup I agree about sending the second kid to the camp. But actually they own the camp. They live on the property. So the first kid didn’t exactly disappear as a camper. He was last seen walking with his grandfather.
No, the pink is not calamine lotion. That’s so funny, though. My association was Pepto-Bismal! 😂
This sounds quite good. I am totally distracted by the pink "drip" on the cover. I love the atmospheric background but the drip is both modern and annoying, to me. I will have to look up our UK cover to see if it's different. Great review.
Yes, the pink drip has caused quite a stir. I would be so interested to know if the British cover is different. Most of the time, I like the British covers so much better than the American ones. Someone asked me today if the pink drip was Calamine lotion. My association to it was Pepto-Bismal. It is neither....It does have a significance to the story though so I won't give it away in the event that you do read the book.
@@BookChatWithPat8668 I also usually prefer our covers too, but having looked it up for this book I can say yours is better! It's only out in hardback so far so can't speak of the paperback (which can be different again, as you know) Interestingly the pink drip (my guess is paint but I know you're not giving anything away) is on our cover too.
@@helenclare3250 You’re in the right ball park, as they say. 😉
Great review. This sounds right up my street…but I must NOT buy any more books 😂
Debs, I will feel responsible for you going broke! 😂