Greenwood: A Novel -> Greenwood Story

Greenwood, a novel by one of Canada's most acclaimed novelists, is a magnificent generational saga that delves into a family's journey of ascendancy and decline, along with their hidden secrets and inherited transgressions. Longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, this rugged and riveting story has been lauded by Publishers Weekly as a superb family saga that will resonate with fans of Richard Powers' The Overstory.

Set in different timelines, Greenwood follows the lives of the Greenwood family members. In 2038, Jacinda (Jake) Greenwood is a skilled storyteller and deceiving individual, serving as an overqualified tour guide for affluent travelers in one of the last surviving forests on earth. Fast forward to 2008, Liam Greenwood finds himself grounded after a workplace accident, lying on the floor of a deserted mansion. The narrative then takes us back to 1974, where Willow Greenwood is released from prison after engaging in numerous environmental protests as a means of repentance for her father's once dominant and violent lumber empire. Finally, the story journeys to 1934, where Everett Greenwood, perennially by himself in his maple-syrup camp, becomes entwined in a web of crime, secrets, and betrayal after discovering an abandoned infant.

Entwined throughout the narrative are the trees - serving as a constant, silent heartbeat beneath Christie's fluid prose, symbolizing endurance, resilience, and survival. Greenwood intricately weaves together a story of love and money, family ties and fractures, wood, and blood, all against the backdrop of the struggle for growth and enlightenment.

Intricately crafted, Greenwood is a novel that resonates with the complexities of human existence and the interplay of past and present. Through the lives of the Greenwood family members, readers are taken on a journey that explores the depths of human emotions, the impact of decisions made, and the unbreakable bonds that tie us together. Christie's masterful storytelling captivates readers, immersing them in a world where the past is not just a memory but a living presence, shaping the lives and destinies of those caught in its web.

Greenwood is not just a novel; it is a testament to the enduring power of family, love, and the unyielding presence of nature in our lives. Christie's evocative prose and compelling narrative make Greenwood a must-read for those who appreciate rich, sprawling family sagas that delve into the complexities of the human experience.

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