Into the Forest

this is definitely a novel. i mean, i never thought it was a true story, but i just want to emphasize that decisions characters make in this book are very much suitable for literary purposes; they provide dramatic tension and character development and a story arc, but as far as practical decision-mak......more

This became one of my favorite books as soon as I read it; I was totally immersed while reading and continue to dwell on this book. I almost gave it 4 vs. 5 stars though, because I “didn’t like” the end. But, I realize, it’s not that I thought the end was poorly done; it was just difficult for me to......more

J’étais merveilleusement bien dans ce livre, que je dévorais sans pouvoir m’arrêter, jusqu’au moment absolument abjecte où, à la suite du viol que subit Eva, les deux sœurs… COUCHENT ensemble. J’ai trouvé ce passage d’une vanité effroyable. Il ne servait ni l’histoire (on n’en parle plus jamais aprè......more

My final rating is a 4.5/5, only a few slight things took away from this being a perfect novel for me. It 100% appealed to my earth mama senses and while slower on action and dialogue than I was expecting, I didn't get bored once.......more

I am a fan of apocalyptic fiction, and this one started out ok; unfortunately, it ended really poorly. I liked the fact that the sisters were isolated. And I actually think there reactions to the end of the world as they know it is probably how a lot of people would react - with a bit a denial and a......more