“North Woods” by Daniel Mason attempts a unique narrative approach by weaving together short stories set in a single rural location in New England across various eras. While the concept is intriguing, the execution falls short. The verbosity of the prose becomes laborious, leading to a tedious and tiresome read. The promise of an engaging novel dissipates as the stories drag on, making it challenging to maintain interest. Ultimately, the book’s ambitious concept fails to captivate, I couldn’t finish it.