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The God of the Woods
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This was a mind boggler.
A mystery twofer told in dual timelines. One child who has gone missing in 1961; another 1975. Both are from the prestigious Van Laar family and owners of the camp.
The setting is in the wooded area of the Adirondacks. But don’t be fooled by the beauty of the landscape. Something ugly is happening in these woods.
This story is stacked with multiple characters, multiple scenarios and multiple suspects.
Believe the hype. 5⭐️
A mystery twofer told in dual timelines. One child who has gone missing in 1961; another 1975. Both are from the prestigious Van Laar family and owners of the camp.
The setting is in the wooded area of the Adirondacks. But don’t be fooled by the beauty of the landscape. Something ugly is happening in these woods.
This story is stacked with multiple characters, multiple scenarios and multiple suspects.
Believe the hype. 5⭐️
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April 13, 2024
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April 13, 2024
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July 30, 2024
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Started Reading
August 4, 2024
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mystery
August 4, 2024
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August 4, 2024
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historical-fiction
August 4, 2024
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Finished Reading
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Canadian Jen
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rated it 5 stars
Aug 13, 2024 04:30AM
Thanks Maureen & Jennifer!!
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Love seeing those 5-stars!
Kerrin wrote: "Love seeing those 5-stars!"They are shiny ones for sure!
Wonderful review Jen. I need to find a copy. My mind needs boggling. 😉💕📚
Sandysbookaday wrote: "Wonderful review Jen. I need to find a copy. My mind needs boggling. 😉💕📚"Hope you get a good boggling, Sandy!
Great review, Jen! Glad you totally loved this! :)
Yun wrote: "Great review, Jen! Glad you totally loved this! :)"TY Yun!
There is so much truth in what you stated in "But don’t be fooled by the beauty of the landscape. Something ugly is happening in these woods." There was a place where we once lived where a horrific crime was uncovered in a beautiful area.
Joe wrote: "There is so much truth in what you stated in "But don’t be fooled by the beauty of the landscape. Something ugly is happening in these woods." There was a place where we once lived where a horrific..."That's chilling, Joe.
I just finished this one and it was reading your last comment about believing the hype that made me take the plunge. OMG...this one made my "Favorites" shelf. I had to circle back around and express my gratitude. The only problem I have now is choosing my next read. I have a feeling it will be underwhelming compared to The God of the Woods.
K wrote: "I just finished this one and it was reading your last comment about believing the hype that made me take the plunge. OMG...this one made my "Favorites" shelf. I had to circle back around and expres..."YAY!!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it too!
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MonReads (just got power back from hurricane Helene & behind)
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rated it 5 stars
I loved this one and didn’t even mind that it was 130484 pages long (it was just heavy; pls excuse the hyperbolic statement)
MonReads wrote: "I loved this one and didn’t even mind that it was 130484 pages long (it was just heavy; pls excuse the hyperbolic statement)"LOL!!
It's on my list!I'm new and you are the 2nd person I'm following! Thanks for the review!
Once I got used to the fact that there were going to be a LOT of POVs, I really got into this story and enjoyed it. Wonderful review, Jen!
Read to me wrote: "It's on my list!I'm new and you are the 2nd person I'm following! Thanks for the review!"
Hope you enjoy it, Readtome!
MarilynW wrote: "Once I got used to the fact that there were going to be a LOT of POVs, I really got into this story and enjoyed it. Wonderful review, Jen!"I had to wrap my head around that too, Marilyn. Def worth it!
I'm seeing this everywhere and hearing such great things. While I am not a mystery reader, her writing seems to be quite literary, so I am probably going to have to give this one a shot!!!
Melissa wrote: "I'm seeing this everywhere and hearing such great things. While I am not a mystery reader, her writing seems to be quite literary, so I am probably going to have to give this one a shot!!!"I think you should, Melissa! It was great!
