Into the Woods
Into the Woods
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
336
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Tasmania, Australia • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Into the Woods: The Battle for Tasmania’s Forests, Anna Krien ventures into Tasmania to explore its people and their connection to the environment, with an initial focus on activists and loggers that shifts to the influence of a woodchipping company over the government and the island. This detailed journalistic piece explicates the complexities of environmental conflict and corruption in Tasmania's forestry industry. Sensitive topics include animal treatment and mental illness.
Contemplative
Emotional
Mysterious
Gritty
Informative
Reviews & Readership
242 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Anna Krien's Into the Woods has received commendation for its insightful exploration of environmental conflicts in Tasmania. Reviewers appreciate Krien's balanced approach and engaging writing style. However, some found the narrative dense and occasionally hard to follow. Despite this, it’s hailed as a significant, thought-provoking contribution to environmental literature.
Who Should Read Into the Woods?
A reader passionate about environmental issues, activism, and the clash between industry and nature would enjoy Into the Woods by Anna Krien. Comparable to Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and Barbara Kingsolver's Flight Behavior, it appeals to those who appreciate investigative journalism and compelling storytelling in environmental literature.
242 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Tasmania, Australia • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
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