Greenwood: A Story for Book Lovers

Experience the magnificent generational saga that takes you through a family's journey of success and downfall, while uncovering their secrets and inherited sins. This exceptional tale is written by one of Canada's most renowned novelists and has been longlisted for the coveted Scotiabank Giller Prize.

Transport yourself to the year 2038, where Jacinda, known as Jake, Greenwood plays dual roles of a storyteller and a compulsive liar. She finds herself working as an overqualified tour guide, tasked with overseeing the well-being of ultra-wealthy vacationers in one of the world's last remaining forests.

Fast forward to 2008, and we encounter Liam Greenwood, a skilled carpenter, lying on his back after a workplace accident. He calls out for help, his voice echoing through the empty halls of a grand mansion.

Travel back in time to 1974, when Willow Greenwood finally regains her freedom after serving time in prison. She had been locked away for participating in a series of environmental protests, hoping to make amends for the sins committed by her father's once powerful and violent timber empire.

Journey even further into the past, to the year 1934, and meet Everett Greenwood, a solitary figure living in a maple-syrup camp. One day, he stumbles upon the cries of an abandoned baby, unknowingly getting entangled in a web of crime, secrets, and betrayal that will haunt his family for decades to come.

Amidst these captivating narratives, the presence of trees remains constant - a steady, silent pulse coursing beneath the surface of Christie's eloquent prose. The trees serve as a metaphor, representing the endurance, resilience, and survival in the face of adversity.

Greenwood is an intricate and shining masterpiece, resembling the mechanisms of a clock. It is a story drenched in rain and dappled in sunlight, exploring the intricate bonds and breaking points wrought by money and love, wood, and blood. It delves into the arduous but hopeful task of growing towards the light, amidst the complexities of life.

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