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These Silent Woods

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Kimi Cunningham Grant

These Silent Woods

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

275

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Appalachian Wilderness • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant follows Cooper and his daughter Finch, who have been living in isolation in a remote cabin for eight years, depending on yearly supply trips from Cooper's friend Jake. When Jake fails to appear one winter, Cooper must confront the outside world to ensure their survival, while reflecting on his traumatic past and the lengths he will go to protect Finch. This novel depicts assault, gun violence, violence toward animals, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Mysterious

Dark

Contemplative

Emotional

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

93,520 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant captivates readers with its atmospheric setting and emotionally charged narrative, receiving praise for its evocative prose and intricate character development. Some readers, however, found the pacing slow at times, which detracted from the overall suspense. Despite this, the novel's poignant exploration of isolation and redemption resonated well with many.

Who should read this

Who Should Read These Silent Woods?

Readers who enjoy character-driven, atmospheric thrillers like Peter Heller's The River or Delia Owens' Where the Crawdads Sing will find These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant captivating. It appeals to those who favor remote, wilderness settings, complex relationships, and heart-pounding suspense.

4.2

93,520 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

275

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Appalachian Wilderness • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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