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The Wildlands: A Novel
By Abby Geni
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beginning at the end, I find novels so much more satisfying when there's an epilogue. While I prefer her earlier and brilliant The Lightkeepers, this story of an obsessed ecological avenger and his nine year old sister/accomplice is touching on a few levels. The McClouds, a/k/a "the Saddest Family In Mercy, Oklahoma", are devastated by the death of their matriarch in childbirth and then by a hurricane that destroys their farm and orphans them. Eldest sister Darlene takes responsibility for keeping them going, but brother Tucker blames Darlene for keeping him in the storm cellar as their father tries in vain to save their horses, cows, and himself. Tucker, who has always had extraordinary communications skills with animals, joins an Eco-Activist group and takes youngest sister Cora on the lam with him. Cora and Darlene serve as narrators, as each suffers within their own destinies. The narrative takes a tumultuous turn at the end, with one of the most suspenseful chapters I've ever read outside of a mystery or thriller. This is a most memorable read.Quotes: "Boys seemed simpler than girls, less intricately calibrated. The boys I knew seemed to have only one feeling at a time, a single strong emotion vibrating like the note of a tuning fork.""I used to think of adulthood as a hallway lined with doors, each marked by a different milestone: Sex, Money, Marriage, Parenthood, Death. As people entered puberty, they moved along the corridor, opening the rooms one by one, gaining access at last to the mysteries within. To children, however, the doors were locked. I knew the terms of adulthood - the words written outside - and that was all. Most grownups were willing to offer only a hint, a glance through the keyhole."
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Four orphans living in a trailer in Oklahoma are just trying to scrape by after a tornado destroyed their home and family. Tucker, the only brother, runs off, and Darlene, the eldest, takes on the responsibility of caring for her two younger sisters, forgoing her dream of going to college. They manage to eke out a living until one day when Tucker returns. He’s been on a rampage with an extreme animal rights group, and now he wants to take his activism to the next level. He kidnaps his youngest sister, Cora, and goes on a spree to save animals and avenge their mistreatment. Darlene is left behind with her sister Jane, torn in different directions to keep her family afloat and rescue Cora. The Wildlands addresses some relevant issues: the media’s responsibility in reporting tragedy, filial duty, and responsible vs extreme activism. This story kept me on my toes, wondering what Tucker would do next and how 9-year-old Cora would cope with her predicament of remaining devoted to her brother while his actions and behavior become increasingly dangerous. Many thanks to Edelweiss and Counterpoint Press for the advance copy in exchange for my review.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An intense, well-written novel with another unique storyline by this talented writer. The devastating impact of a terrible tornado in a small Oklahoma town, four siblings trying to survive the aftermath, and the path of the brother into animal activism and eco-terrorism. A very strong story about the emotional bonds between sisters and brothers.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I was sent this book from the publisher/publicity team. My ratings and reviews will be my own personal opinions and are in no way influenced by publishers or authors who may have sent me books to review.I have picked this one up more times than I can even count. It was a little slow to start, but once I pushed through, I was hooked. This is not a fast paced story, but it still kept my interest. This story is heartbreaking as you learn more about the family and the struggles they have faced. Little Cora will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens to her. You really learn more around the siblings and their relationships and how they have tried to survive after losing everything (and I mean everything) from a Tornado.Overall, I enjoyed this one much more than I expected.