Rated of 5
by UrbanReader A Perfect Book
Like other books around, Man in the Woods is the story of a killing and its aftermath. But here the suspense is terrific because the people and what they do and why they do it (or don't) is always completely true to life. The writing is beautiful (without being pretty) and the pacing is quick and the cop is amazing and, yeah, the dog rocks.
Rated of 5
by Janet M. (Aiken, SC) Man in the Woods
Probably from the time I learned how to read I was taught that if you had NOTHING nice to say...don't say anything at all. Therefore.. I am saying NOTHING!
Rated of 5
by Kristen H. (Lowell, MA) Slow to capture
The slow start to "Man in the Woods" really disappointed me and made it hard for me to keep on reading though I am glad I did because it got better as the book went on. To me the idea of Paul standing up for the dog who was being beaten kind of makes one think about today's society and how many people turn their backs on someone who may need their help because they don't want to get involved. Paul may have taken things a bit too far but that then calls into question how far is far enough?
Rated of 5
by Melissa K. (Oviedo, Florida) Man In the Woods
Scott Spencer's use of rich descriptive language is delightful, although at times I felt the detail a bit tedious. Overall, the book was captivating, and the further I got into the plot, the harder it was to put the book down.
Rated of 5
by Shelby L. (Hamden, CT) Worth the read
What happens when we do irreparable wrong in the name of right is the focus of this well written novel. A chance encounter with a man abusing a dog forces Paul Phillips to live in fear of being caught...or not. His previous near perfect life is shattered by this chance tragedy and those around him feel the fallout. The characters, Kate, his live in woman friend and her daughter Ruby are as real as those you meet every day. It's a gentle book with an underlying tension portrayed not by action but by the excellent writing of Scott Spencer. I would recommend this book.
Rated of 5
by Skye L. (Lake Oswego, OR) A Man in the Woods by Scott Spencer
This book is a quick and often interesting read. The premise is, I think, related to the effects of random violence on all our lives. I write, "I think" because the major flaw of the book, and it is major, is the lack of character development. With little or no back story to the main character's lives- there is no dimension to the story as a whole. Well written in terms of compelling language it is unfortunate that the writing was not expanded to include more sympathetic characters who the reader could believe they knew.
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by Janet M. (Aiken, SC) 
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by Kristen H. (Lowell, MA) 
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by Melissa K. (Oviedo, Florida) 
