Many thanks to NetGalley and Scribner for the opportunity to read and review the wonderful debut novel by Ash Davidson - 5 stars!
In 1977, Rich and Colleen are raising their son, Chub, in Redwood country of Northern California. Rich is a logger, a tree-topper, scaling the huge trees to fall them for lumber. It’s in his blood - his father and grandfather died doing the work. But environmentalists are threatening their livelihood, with land being bought by the park. Then there is the chemical spray being done by the lumber company to get rid of the brush slowing down their jobs. Colleen has suffered multiple miscarriages and is beginning to think it’s caused by the tainted water. Being on opposite sides of the issue causes huge problems.
This is a beautifully written story - hard to believe it’s a debut. The author makes you look at both sides of the issue and at the heart, the families just trying to make a living. In this day of climate issues affecting everyone, it is a book to make you think about consequences of decisions. It’s also a book about love, family and community. It is a definite must read!
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