by John Fowles
First published 2016
Sylvester lives alone in a remote forest, his only friend an ancient oak tree. As he tends to the tree, he reflects on his solitary existence and the grief that haunts him. When a young woman stumbles into his world, Sylvester must decide whether to open his heart to connection or succumb to the isolation he's grown accustomed to. A poignant exploration of loneliness, the natural world, and the power of human relationships.
Genres: literary-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, adult-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, found-family
Setting: Forest
Period: 20th-Century
101 pages · Hardcover · Little Toller Books