Greenwood: A Book

Greenwood, a brilliant multi-generational saga, chronicles the ascent and decline of a family, along with their hidden transgressions, penned by one of Canada's most esteemed writers. Longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, this rugged and captivating novel has garnered praise akin to Richard Powers' The Overstory, as noted by Publishers Weekly in a starred review. The New York Times Book Review commends the narrative's visionary elements interwoven by Christie, delving deep into the heart of the tale.

Fast forward to the year 2038, where Jacinda (Jake) Greenwood spins tales and fabrications, serving as an overqualified guide for wealthy tourists in the dwindling expanse of a forest. In 2008, Liam Greenwood finds himself immobilized after a fall at work, sprawled on the floor of an abandoned mansion. Meanwhile, in 1974, Willow Greenwood emerges from prison, having taken part in numerous eco-friendly protests, seeking redemption for her father's checkered past in the timber industry. Travel back to 1934, where Everett Greenwood, secluded in his maple-syrup camp, stumbles upon an abandoned infant, unwittingly becoming entangled in a web of deceit and treachery that plagues his family for generations.

Woven throughout the narrative are the silent, pulsating rhythms of trees, serving as a steadfast metaphor for endurance and resilience beneath Christie's eloquent prose. Greenwood is a meticulously crafted masterpiece, exploring the intricate dynamics of wealth, love, and the enduring legacy of kinship, juxtaposed with the arduous but hopeful journey towards enlightenment in the face of adversity.

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