Spring 1919, and John Sawtelle’s imagination has got him into trouble…again. Now John and his newlywed wife, Mary, along with their two best friends and their three dogs, are setting off for Wisconsin’s north woods, where they hope to make a fresh start – and to live a life of meaning, purpose, and adventure. But the place they are headed for is far stranger and more perilous than they realize, and it will take all their ingenuity, along with a few new friends – human, animal, and otherworldly – to realise their dreams.

My Thoughts:

The story is set in 1919, and follows John and his family. They are going on an adventure to start a new life, but things are not as they seem, was it the right choice for them or should they just turn back around. They meet some unique characters along the way that make the story. Bearing in mind it is a hefty book, I was worried I would get bored but I did not. It is heartfelt and a powerful read that brings together friends and family and the kindness of strangers. A good all rounded read.

I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.

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