True Stories from the Wild - A Memoir of Insights on Nature and Ecology 

EDITORIAL REVIEW FROM BookLife:

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BookLife Prize - 2023

Quarter Finalist

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Ratings from 1-10:

Plot/Idea: 9 out of 10

Originality: 10 out of 10

Prose: 10 out of 10

Character/Execution: 10 out of 10

Overall: 9.75 out of 10

 

Assessment:

Plot/Idea: Loose on the Landscape is an eye-opening and poetic exploration of the natural landscape that offers some fascinating insights into the human condition. Harding investigates the Amazon rainforest, crop circles, and ancient waterfalls, developing a personal relationship with nature and unravelling layers of hidden meaning.

Prose: Harding takes the reader on an immersive journey into nature in a soothing and gently rewarding book that is full of brilliantly described landscapes and evocative detail. Loose on the Landscape is so rich in texture and tone it literally submerges the reader in the wild. It is also imbued with a depth of historical knowledge and a thirst for scientific investigation.

Originality: Harding's writing is often imaginative, imbuing the text with a sense of majesty and mystery that sets it apart from other nature books. In addition, his exploration of various ecosystems balances nicely with his lucid and crafty penmanship.

Character/Execution: The wildlife in Loose on the Landscape is the principal character, positively alive with an abundance of creepers and crawlers. Harding's personal experiences with nature adds a unique touch, as he thrives on his "eco-highs" and deep connection with plants, animals, and ecosystems.

Blurb: An evocative journey into the undergrowth.

 

Date Submitted: January 12, 2024