This is an interesting book about an animal we all know but rarely think about in deeper terms. Erika Howsare is a master in evoking emotion for something we so often overlook and I absolutely loved it. There was so many aspects I enjoyed concerning topics I never really thought about. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on The Fetish. I found it really interesting how Howsare talks about the media portrayal of deer and consequently our view of these animals. I also really enjoyed how Howsare intimately explored hunting, portraying both sides of the argument from meeting with and interviewing people from all aspects of the hunting community. Overall I thought this was a beautiful book exploring and enjoying what this majestic yet unheard animal brings to our world.

Expertly told and immaculately written, it blends the anecdotal and factual particularly well to make a really absorbing read.