The novel was an interesting read, but all in all, I didn't care for it. I think perhaps that maybe I was not getting some symbolism in the book? Maybe it would make a good read for a book group. I was fairly lost with it. The part I did understand was that Natalia's grandfather had died and she went back home to try to find out the circumstances of his death. She came across a number of people in her search, each one as odd as the next. Apparently, the main theme of the book was "the deathless man" and "the tiger's wife". I just really didn't get it. Maybe I was overthinking it?
At the recommendation of a friend, I read The Overstory by Richard Powers. I had never heard of it but learned that it had won the Pultizer Prize. It came out in 2018.
It sounds funny, but I would describe this book as a book about trees. Who wants to read a novel about trees? But wait...it's about the story that trees have inside them....of the people who have loved and cared for them. Fascinating way to write a story. And it is a long book...just over 500 pages! The stories easily capture the reader and tie somewhat together. I loved this book!
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