Illya
Well, I really enjoyed this book. It started very strong: engaging, empathetic, moving back-stories for each of the main characters of the book. From there, it tracks the characters’ journeys as they engage with trees, the world, and each other. First and foremost, I just enjoyed the writing, I found it had great pace and care and emotional depth. Then I also loved the exercise in imagining trees differently. The idea that most of the action might be happening underground, in communities. Finally, the book did not shy away from showing a radical viewpoint and its complicated consequences.
Well, I really enjoyed this book. It started very strong: engaging, empathetic, moving back-stories for each of the main characters of the book. From there, it tracks the characters’ journeys as they engage with trees, the world, and each other. First and foremost, I just enjoyed the writing, I found it had great pace and care and emotional depth. Then I also loved the exercise in imagining trees differently. The idea that most of the action might be happening underground, in communities. Finally, the book did not shy away from showing a radical viewpoint and its complicated consequences.
