I listened to Harry’s Trees by Jon Cohen as an audible selection. Harry Crane suffers an unconscionable and tragic loss. Without seeking it, he becomes extraordinarily wealthy as a result of the loss. Unable to reconcile himself to living, he quits his job and plans what he believes to be the only solution.
This
story follows his journey. A sweet and magical tale, Harry’s only solace
becomes trees and the forest that has always comforted him. Cohen weaves the
story through an encyclopedic knowledge of trees convincing us they have
personalities and intention.
A
cast of wonderfully quirky and well-drawn characters create a world that sweeps
Harry up and carries him forward. Magical elements which reference things
unseen and unknown are played with a light hand. The synchronicity of events
which follow and can only be unexplained, is wholly satisfying.
Truly
beautiful for lovers of the natural world. Read with an open heart.
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