Perhaps there is an older character in the story as well, like a mentor figure. This character could have more experience and knowledge about the 'woods' or the situation the other characters are in, and they help guide the main characters on their journey to get out of the woods.
It might be about survival. The title 'Out of the Woods' gives the idea of getting through a difficult or dangerous situation. So perhaps the main theme is about the characters finding ways to survive in a tough environment, whether it's a physical place like a forest or a more metaphorical situation like a difficult social setting.
In the Woods was a short story by Maupassant, which told the story of a pair of old men pursuing and expressing their love in the woods. The novel was written in a humorous tone, describing the love and hooking up between old people. In addition, according to the search results, there was also a book called In the Woods, written by Martine Perrin. This book showed common things in daily life. The search results did not provide any other information about the forest.
The humor. It sets 'A Walk in the Woods' apart. While it's an outdoor adventure, the humorous take on the situations, the characters' banter, and the sometimes comical mishaps during their walk make it unique among other outdoor adventure novels.
I think it's the characters. They are so relatable. Their conversations and experiences during the walk in the woods are both funny and thought - provoking, which is different from many other fiction books.
Since I don't have access to the 'god of the woods novel', I can only make general assumptions. In such a novel, the god of the woods could be an ancient and mysterious figure. Maybe it's a character that has been there since the beginning of the forest's existence. It could have a connection to the spiritual essence of the woods, and perhaps its powers are tied to the natural cycles of the forest, like the changing of the seasons. The god of the woods might also play a role in the lives of the people or creatures living near or within the forest, either as a benevolent protector or a fearsome force to be reckoned with.
There were two novels that traveled through the ancient forest that could be recommended. The first book was " Tong Wanyan of Time Travel ". It was an ancient romance novel. The plot revolved around the heroine suddenly traveling to an ancient forest. The second book was " The All-rounded Space: The Godly Doctor's Eldest Miss." The female protagonist also traveled into the forest and found a time machine there. These two novels might satisfy your interest in traveling through the ancient forest.