The God of the Woods
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AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2024
WINNER OF GOODREADS MYSTERY & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024
'I was totally gripped' DOUGLAS STUART
'Immersive and enthralling' PAULA HAWKINS
'At first hard to put down. By page 200, impossible' STEPHEN KING
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When their thirteen-year-old daughter Barbara goes missing at summer camp, all eyes fall on the Van Laar family.
They're cold, rich people. They own the camp. And it's happened to them before.
Fourteen years ago their little boy, Bear, vanished without a trace.
Two children lost to the same wilderness.
Is it a tragedy… or a crime?
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‘Brilliantly plotted and perfectly paced … I can't remember the last time I felt so entangled in a novelist's coils’ Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures
'A beguiling novel with a relentless grip. You won't be able to put it down' Claire Fuller, author of Unsettled Ground
'At once an immersive family saga and utterly propulsive mystery. Beautifully written' Emilia Hart, author of Weyward
‘A masterful literary thriller’ Lucy Clarke, author of The Hike
‘Riveting from page one to the last breathless word … This book flew by at lightning speed, but will stick with me for a very long time’ Rebecca Makkai, author of I Have Some Questions For You
‘Dickensian in scope … Very entertaining’ Vogue, Best Picks for Summer 2024
The God of the Woods debuted at #3 on the New York Times bestseller list on 21 July 2024.
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'I strongly urge everyone to read it and experience the magic for themselves' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'My top read for 2024 so far. Actually, top read full stop' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A fascinating story with lots of ups and downs… I did like the conclusion, very clever!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Loved this book from page one! … A book not to be missed!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I cannot think of when I have read anything so evocative' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A riveting read. If you're looking for intriguing characters, a beautifully crafted, slow and atmospheric mystery that feels incredibly intense, then this is the one for you' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ratings & reviews
4.1
★★★★☆699 ratings
Mysterious · Thrilling · Well-written
4.5
★★★★☆674 ratings
Credible · Captivating · Perfect match
Katrine
Wonderful crime story with believable characters and a twisting plot that keeps you guessing. Unlike many other books with intricate story lines, this one is credible all the way through.For the road trip
Book★5
Creepy · Character-driven · Unpredictable · Want more · Well-written · Entertaining · Thrilling
Narration★5
Animated · Credible · Perfect match
Adrianna
Throughout the book, I got strong Twin Peaks vibes. It was sombre yet captivating. I didn’t see the plot twist coming at the end. As for the narrator, Saskia Maerleveld was a perfect match! Time flew by while listening to this audiobook.I recommend
Book★4
Character-driven · Entertaining · Mysterious · Unpredictable · Slow pace · Sad · Dark · Interesting
Narration★5
Captivating · Perfect match
- Well written, the author brings the Aridondracks to life. I particularly enjoyed the exploration of the way women of various ages and social classes were treated during the 1960s and 70s, but felt the first 3/4 of the book were very slow and the conclusion not as shocking or satisfying as I'd have liked by the time the author got there.
Sam
Book★3
Mysterious · Slow pace
Narration★4
Relaxing
- Great performance by Saskia Maarleveld!
Gabriele
Unfortunately, a common problem with thrillers applies here: an exciting start, but then too many characters with too many personal problems are introduced, there is no more depth and you become less and less interested. Another problem is the constant changes of perspective, and in the last part the story is just artificially drawn out. Everything has been said but it goes on and on and on….Not really my cup of tea.Book★3
Slow pace · Tedious
Narration★5
Credible · Perfect match
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