Tara Devlin provided an interesting read into Aokigahara (aka Suicide Forest). I loved how she was able to give pretty detailed information on how Mount Fuji and Aokigahara came to be. How the book flowed through truth and debunking myths. I was surprised at the amount of misconceptions I had about the true history and events surrounding Aokigahara.

The descriptions of the forest itself is amazingly done throughout. It shows the majestic forest in a light more than just creepy. I found myself in awe of the beauty that the forest must truly be.

I enjoyed hearing about the surrounding attractions both inside the forest and on the outskirts. The books shows how a bit of truth has at times taken on a life of its own, and produced so many misconceptions.

The book leaves me with a feeling of peace, with mystery still entwined. The Aokigahara forest is a place that I would love to visit, especially with all the knowledge this book has left me with. The caves, the scenery, the mystery, the attractions outside, the things left behind, and just the old villages and people must be amazing. ( )