Kory
I wanted to like this book more, but just wasn't really taken by it. Some interesting anecdotes and notes about wolves nonetheless.
I'd probably give this book 2.5 stars if that was possible. I could relate to many things discussed in this book and found the process of reading it worthwhile. However, I wasn't ever eager to hunker down and read 100 pages in one sitting. I can probably chalk that up to the nature of the book and the intention of the author to have readers chew on the material a bit and not rush through it. Additionally, the responses/feelings that it elicited in me factored into my aversion to it at times (i.e. some things hit close to home and they were hard truths). A bit over the top at times, but still a book that many people could likely benefit from reading.
Didn't finish. Had to return it to the library and wasn't hooked enough to read faster or acquire through other means.
Interesting journalism exploring the various ways people/companies are cashing in on climate change. Kind of soul-crushing. Had to return to library, might try to finish the rest of it at a later date.
Just to be clear, this book was heartbreaking through and through. My 5-star rating doesn't suggest that I “enjoyed” reading about the atrocities contained within the pages, but rather, that this book demonstrates some fantastic investigative journalism about a horrific chapter of recent history. Having been too young to grasp, or even know about, the events of the Rwanda genocide, this book was a great grounding reference. The neglect and irresponsibility of the “international community” was sickening to read about as well as the hypocrisy of international peace forces/aid organizations that were ordered to watch the atrocities and not intervene. On the flip side, it was inspiring to read about the heroic and humane acts of everyday citizens in their personal stand against the injustices.