A review by charl
The Overstory by Richard Powers

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

wow. A mammoth book - I was reluctant to start it because of its length but god was this an all-encompassing experience. Made me hate life / love life / rethink and change my mind. Nature is beautiful. Humans are messy. This book will stay with me, and I think everyone should read it :)