The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Book Review

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  • Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
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  • @Megan.eco-Instinct
    @Megan.eco-Instinct Месяц назад +10

    What a glowing and spectacularly articulated review. This book was not on my radar, but I am going to pick it up immediately. Just lovely!

  • @PattiReadsALot
    @PattiReadsALot Месяц назад +5

    I just finished this an hour ago and saved your video specifically for this time. It was completely gripping, I was utterly thrilled reading this story. My potential favorite of the year so far. I own Long Bright River and need to read it, but will certainly purchase her backlist now as well! ❤Great book chat and I’m happy this was a win for you 😊

  • @traceymills5113
    @traceymills5113 Месяц назад +2

    My favourite book of the year so far too. I couldn’t put it down. Loved the reveals and twists. So excited I have all her others to catch up on.

  • @kfa6830
    @kfa6830 Месяц назад +3

    Long Bright River was flawless. Grips you and doesn't let you go. Can't wait to read this!

  • @lemorab1
    @lemorab1 8 часов назад

    I just read it and re-read it. Amazing book. I spent 4 days in a cabin in the deep woods and it was on my mind the whole time.

  • @svance1041
    @svance1041 Месяц назад +2

    Ooh, that sounds so good! I have read her last four books and can’t wait to read this one!

  • @jacquelinemcmenamin8204
    @jacquelinemcmenamin8204 Месяц назад +1

    I had to wait until tonight to watch your review as I only finished the audio two hours ago. I loved it. I’m trying to collect and read all her books.

  • @tammyripp998
    @tammyripp998 Месяц назад +1

    Just started this book yesterday and am hooked, glad to hear it stays good/doesn't disappoint at the end!

  • @AlmaPacheco5
    @AlmaPacheco5 Месяц назад +1

    I’m already excited to receive my copy of this and now I know I’ll be obsessed.

  • @talithareads
    @talithareads Месяц назад +1

    It's on my tbr and I can't wait to read it! I loved two of her previous books and this is the first of hers to be translated into Dutch. I'm very excited about it and even more so after your glowing review :)

  • @rachelmatthews8489
    @rachelmatthews8489 Месяц назад +1

    You don't give reviews like this often so, when you do, I know it's the real deal. Straight to the top of my TBR this goes 🎉

  • @cheryllovestoread
    @cheryllovestoread Месяц назад +1

    Just picked it up in audio! Can’t wait to dive in. ❤

  • @BethKnight664
    @BethKnight664 Месяц назад +1

    I’m reading it right now and I’m immersed. It’s so good!!

  • @Georgesmomsu
    @Georgesmomsu Месяц назад +2

    The audiobook is very well done.

  • @Justine_S
    @Justine_S Месяц назад +1

    I just got a copy this week. Looking forward to digging in!

  • @inbetweenworlds
    @inbetweenworlds 3 дня назад

    Finished this book today!!! A page-turner that I finished in 3 days! Wowwww 🎉❤

  • @lomazowr1
    @lomazowr1 Месяц назад

    Reading it right now thanks to your review.I am totally drawn in love each character their story you really brought this book alive.

  • @ameliabarlowbooks
    @ameliabarlowbooks Месяц назад

    caught up with loads of your videos this morning and the way my library holds list has just exploded, what a gem you are! can't wait to get round to this ♥

  • @eviebeatricee
    @eviebeatricee Месяц назад

    This was such a great review of a brilliant book. I just finished it yesterday and could re-read it immediately. I do love Liz Moore’s writing and I feel that this book in particular is perfect. 📚x

  • @tanpoodle
    @tanpoodle 23 дня назад

    I'm currently reading and loving this book, and it's all because of you! I also loved The Unseen World by the same author.

  • @katiehope2132
    @katiehope2132 Месяц назад +1

    I just finished this book and echo a lot of your sentiments! Such a beautifully written and layered story.
    I only diverge in the area re: social commentary-I found it interesting that a lot of discussion on land and ownership almost completely omitted mention of any indigenous communities (there was one acknowledging sentence if i recall correctly). I just found that omission more of an interesting meta-narrative than anything!

    • @MercysBookishMusings
      @MercysBookishMusings  Месяц назад

      Yes, it was only mentioned briefly once. It would have added another layer to the discussions about the history of land ownership to touch on it more.

    • @inkylabyrinth
      @inkylabyrinth 6 дней назад

      This was one of the very few issues I had as well. Jacob talked a few times about his "ancestral connection" to the land and I was like "sure, buddy."

  • @evaderidder9394
    @evaderidder9394 24 дня назад

    I've started it now and I'm so curious about it, but haven't gotten a lot of time yet to read! I'm hoping I'll get into it further soon!

  • @caseywagner9484
    @caseywagner9484 Месяц назад

    I just finished this book and feel the same way you do! Thoroughly enjoyable! It's why we love to read. ❤🎉

  • @Paromita_M
    @Paromita_M Месяц назад +1

    I read this based on your recommendation in your previous video on 10 literary thrillers - just finished and it was excellent.
    Thank you so much and happy reading!
    P.S. Oops forgot to say really nice discussion.

  • @KriRama
    @KriRama Месяц назад

    I’m so excited I found ur channel! I came to RUclips bc I couldn’t decide what book to listen to next & ….. now I know!! 😁
    I read/listen to 1-2 books a week so I’ll be back for more suggestions 🩷

  • @snamorsixteen
    @snamorsixteen Месяц назад +1

    Gave this 5 stars. So gripping

  • @sharoninnes941
    @sharoninnes941 Месяц назад

    Fantastic video Mercedes
    Amazing review 😌 I have ordered a copy now
    Can’t wait to receive it xx

  • @PatriceVC31
    @PatriceVC31 4 дня назад

    I absolutely loved this book. It might be one of my new favorite books.

    • @MercysBookishMusings
      @MercysBookishMusings  4 дня назад

      @@PatriceVC31 I'm so glad to hear that 😀

    • @8oo8y
      @8oo8y 4 дня назад

      I’ll ask here because yours is the newest comment, can you please explain what happened to Alice exactly? Was she the lady who came up and spoke to jesse and his sister? If so, why?
      Eng is not my first language and I listened to it as audiobook so maybe I missed some stuff :/

    • @PatriceVC31
      @PatriceVC31 3 дня назад

      @@8oo8y Maryanne was the lady who spoke to Louise and Jesse, she was Carl’s wife. And I’d write what happened to Alice, but that might be a spoiler for other people so I don’t want to ruin it.

  • @k21im
    @k21im Месяц назад

    Just finished it. It was amazing!

  • @ucheaus
    @ucheaus Месяц назад +1

    I really enjoyed this book!

  • @amandaskelton2132
    @amandaskelton2132 Месяц назад

    I’m already ready for an audio reread!

  • @thebritishbookworm
    @thebritishbookworm Месяц назад

    Brilliant review. You summarized it so well. I loved the layout of the timelines and wish more books did that. I can't stop thinking about the characters either. I need to pick something else up but I can't seem to move on from this story!

  • @HearttoHomeCraftswithJoanne
    @HearttoHomeCraftswithJoanne 21 день назад

    I’m reading it now. On page 146.

  • @ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk
    @ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk Месяц назад +1

    Best wishes with what you choose to read. I hope you get some great stories. Happy reading to you and to your channel.

  • @elenapoe3424
    @elenapoe3424 Месяц назад +1

    I'm sold!

  • @nicolereed2913
    @nicolereed2913 Месяц назад

    I just finished The God of the Woods this morning! It was a wild ride for sure. It is a chunker of a book, but I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I got through it in two days! I absolutely love this author and think she gets better with every book she writes, which is a very high bar to set. Have you read her earlier book "Heft"? It is the story of Arthur Ott who weighs 550 pounds and hasn't left his home in a decade. I read that book years ago and still think of it.

    • @MercysBookishMusings
      @MercysBookishMusings  Месяц назад

      I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it! Yes, I really enjoyed Heft too. I definitely need to reread it.

  • @dunkbiscuit
    @dunkbiscuit Месяц назад

    I've just finished this, but I have questions about one thing that happened and why. It's so frustrating! Otherwise I loved it!

  • @renelaliquesoapdispeser
    @renelaliquesoapdispeser Месяц назад

    This reminded me so much of A Crooked Tree by Una Mannion which was also such a banger

    • @MercysBookishMusings
      @MercysBookishMusings  Месяц назад

      Yes, I loved that one too! I think they have a similar writing style.

  • @timothymcglynn1935
    @timothymcglynn1935 Месяц назад +1

    🎉

  • @beautifultomorrow111
    @beautifultomorrow111 Месяц назад

    I previously read Kala after watching your video - and really loved it! And I'm currently reading Ohio, also after your video. I'm only about 30 pages in so far but I'm enjoying it. So if this book got its own stand-alone review, it'll have to go on my tbr)

    • @MercysBookishMusings
      @MercysBookishMusings  Месяц назад +1

      I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed Kala so much :) I hope you enjoy Ohio - the ending is wild!

  • @ricriley5859
    @ricriley5859 14 дней назад +1

    This book was so boring imo but I’m glad some people seem to enjoy it.

  • @joan98610
    @joan98610 Месяц назад

    I’ve just started reading the book and the only reason was this review

    • @joan98610
      @joan98610 Месяц назад

      Finished it yesterday, loved it! A bit conflicted about the ending though

  • @summer6787
    @summer6787 Месяц назад

    Why can’t so many bloggers say th, as a reader it’s not fought it’s thought 🤦‍♂️

    • @amivanzyl8876
      @amivanzyl8876 Месяц назад +3

      there are many accents (including within the UK) that pronounce th as an f. As a reader, it's ignorant to assume someone's accent means anything about them other than their region of origin (if even that) 🤦

    • @MercysBookishMusings
      @MercysBookishMusings  Месяц назад +3

      It's my accent. Feel free to not watch my videos if it offends you.