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Book Review of The Forest

The Forest
The Forest
Author: Edward Rutherfurd
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


This is the second of Ruthfurd's books that I've read. Upon recommendation of a friend I picked them up and am happy I did. The writing is beautiful and forms the scene without overkill of detail. I like the sense of being transported through time as the 'forest' evolves and the dynamics of the people and the changes of the times trespass into its tranquility. In some places I laughed as, though I grew up in an area where there is an abundance of woods and hunting is 'the' sport, I learned more about forest life than I perhaps ever wanted to know. Great characters with engaging stories makes it almost like a collection of short stories which makes it less daunting to undertake during the school term, but sometimes it's hard to put it down and you feel compelled to read on!