Plot: the story of a fox growing up and living in a forest doomed by humankind. O-ha the female fox falls in love with a young fox and they make their way through the world together. Avoiding terrifying hunting dogs and their gun-toting humans, scavenging enough food for the both of them, and making a life together, this story is cute and a good lesson on what humans look like through animals' eyes.
Comments: Though this story is told in third person, you feel like you're experiencing this as a fox yourself. I liked this story, and it taught me something about hunting and animal cruelty. It made me feel pretty bad when I read about all the foxes and other animals that died in this book for humans' fun. The way the story is written makes it easy to understand, and the different names and stories inside this story make it interesting. The plot is somewhat simple, yet interesting, and I like the mini twists that come along between big changes to vary it a bit.
This story of love and life is very sweet, and it's a lot different from human life. The legends, names, and characteristics are very creative, and the way the animals interact is a lot like how humans interact, making it feel like the story is that more real. Sometimes the story got a little dry, maybe a bit tedious, and I didn't often feel the urge to keep reading. This book is good for an afternoon, or for reading snatches of whenever you get the chance.
Rating: I rate this book a six and a half out of ten.
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