New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice • A sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those who inhabit it across the centuries—“a time-spanning, genre-blurring work of storytelling magic” (The Washington Post) from the Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Piano Tuner and The Winter Soldier. “With the expansiveness and immersive feeling of two-time Booker Prize nominee David Mitchell’s fiction (Cloud Atlas), the wicked creepiness of Edgar Allan Poe, and Mason’s bone-deep knowledge of and appreciation for the natural world that’s on par with that of Thoreau, North Woods fires on all cylinders.”—San Francisco ChronicleONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND THE WASHINGTON POST’S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time, NPR, Chicago Public Library, The Star Tribune, The Economist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly When two young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote himself to growing apples. A pair of spinster twins navigate war and famine, envy and desire. A crime reporter unearths an ancient mass grave—only to discover that the earth refuse to give up their secrets. A lovelorn painter, a sinister con man, a stalking panther, a lusty beetle: As the inhabitants confront the wonder and mystery around them, they begin to realize that the dark, raucous, beautiful past is very much alive.This magisterial and highly inventive novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason brims with love and madness, humor and hope. Following the cycles of history, nature, and even language, North Woods shows the myriad, magical ways in which we’re connected to our environment, to history, and to one another. It is not just an unforgettable novel about secrets and destinies, but a way of looking at the world that asks the timeless question: How do we live on, even after we’re gone?
Details e-book North Woods: A Novel (Random House Large Print)
🗸 Author(s): Daniel Mason
🗸 Title: North Woods: A Novel (Random House Large Print)
🗸 Rating : 4.3 from 5 stars (714 reviews)
🗸 ISBN-10: 0593793722
🗸 ISBN-13: 9780593793725
🗸 Languange: English
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Readers' opinions about North Woods: A Novel (Random House Large Print) by Daniel Mason
Rosa Bell
The beauty of this book lies in its ability to touch the depths of the human heart. The author's exploration of emotions and relationships was tender and authentic. It was a soul-stirring journey filled with love, hope, and introspection. This book reminded me why I fell in love with reading in the first place.
Ida Martin
This book was a masterpiece of storytelling. The richly developed world, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes made it an extraordinary read. The emotional highs and lows had me enthralled, and I felt like I was living alongside the characters. It's a story that will stay with me, inspiring my own creative aspirations.
Lark Dawson
This book has left an indelible mark on my soul. The author's ability to convey complex emotions and weave an intricate plot was masterful. The characters felt like old friends, and their personal growth throughout the story was beautifully portrayed. This is a book I'll revisit time and again, finding new layers of depth with each read.