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3.35 AVERAGE
3.35 AVERAGE
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Little Bird was a very strange book. To put it lightly, I went into this with zero expectations. All I saw was a gorgeous book cover and an interesting synopsis. After diving into this, and meeting Josie, it was easy to see that I wasn't going to understand a lot of what was going on.
So, in a lot of ways, this was entertaining. Josie is not in a good place. She's barely coping with the unfortunate death of her father. To make the day go by, she works and drinks a lot of freaking vodka. At least she has her dog Po, right?
Well, everything was going well until a mysterious vine and skull come into the picture. At times, what was happening didn't feel real. Mostly because this girl was constantly drinking and drinking. So, I kept thinking maybe this is just a really bad and creepy dream. It wasn't.
In the end, this book was definitely interesting and kept me on my toes. I wasn't expecting the book to end this way, but it also doesn't surprise me at the same time either. It was strange through and through.
Little Bird was a very strange book. To put it lightly, I went into this with zero expectations. All I saw was a gorgeous book cover and an interesting synopsis. After diving into this, and meeting Josie, it was easy to see that I wasn't going to understand a lot of what was going on.
So, in a lot of ways, this was entertaining. Josie is not in a good place. She's barely coping with the unfortunate death of her father. To make the day go by, she works and drinks a lot of freaking vodka. At least she has her dog Po, right?
Well, everything was going well until a mysterious vine and skull come into the picture. At times, what was happening didn't feel real. Mostly because this girl was constantly drinking and drinking. So, I kept thinking maybe this is just a really bad and creepy dream. It wasn't.
In the end, this book was definitely interesting and kept me on my toes. I wasn't expecting the book to end this way, but it also doesn't surprise me at the same time either. It was strange through and through.
This is the sort of speculative introspective fiction I'm here for. Grief, trauma, introversion, disassociation AND a talking skeleton? Sign me the heck up.
I wanted this to be a fun horror book, and at first I was really into it and couldn't wait to see where it would go, but then it turned goofy and got a bit boring for me. Our main character is not very likable, the skeleton was...odd in a way I was not a fan of. The story didn't work for me and I struggled to finish it.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for a copy of this book
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for a copy of this book
This was a strange little novel which, pardon the pun, flew by with it’s fast pacing and interesting narrative. The main protagonist is an alcoholic who lives with her dog and is seeing something in her garden. Whilst this is marked as horror, I’m not sure it is. It’s more about heartache and loss, with a few fantastical elements. Who would I recommend this to? Y’know, I’m not sure - perhaps someone who enjoyed A Monster Calls or something like that, it’s certainly not what I went in expecting (but in a good way). So, yeah, check this one out if you’re in the mood for cathartic reading.
La autora tiene un estilo agradable, un método de construcción de mundos interesante, y personajes atractivos. La ejecución no fue lo que esperaba, pero pude apreciar este libro por lo que es: una fantasía oscura curativa fácil de disfrutar.
Reseña completa: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2023/06/resena-review-little-bird.html
The author has a nice style, interesting worldbuilding method, and appealing characters. The execution wasn’t what I expected, but I was able to appreciate this book for what it is: a healing dark fantasy easy to enjoy.
Full review: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2023/06/resena-review-little-bird.html
Reseña completa: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2023/06/resena-review-little-bird.html
The author has a nice style, interesting worldbuilding method, and appealing characters. The execution wasn’t what I expected, but I was able to appreciate this book for what it is: a healing dark fantasy easy to enjoy.
Full review: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2023/06/resena-review-little-bird.html
Well, it was a disappointing read for me. At first, it quite hooked me up with Josie background story, Po the dog, and the mysterious house next to Josie’s house whose owner is constantly changing and never stays there for long. And then the thing with the talking skeleton and living ivy-like vines creeping up everywhere. But then the story getting nowhere and boring. I kept waiting for something to happen but there’s nothing. I don't even know how it categorized as horror, when in fact it was just strange and kinda funny (?) at some points with every conversation between Josie and the skeleton. In the end, I feel that the whole story is basically about a person who has no friends, and everyone close to her leaves her. Then she 'make friends' with a talking skeleton. And a lot of their conversations feel like talking to a therapist.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The start of this was somewhat creepy, but after about 20% nothing is scary and the book could hardly be described as a horror. I would say it is more lukewarm fantasy? Or more simply, a story about a depressed alcoholic getting annoyed by a skeleton.
Josie started to become annoyingly obtuse and short sighted around the 60% mark. Until then her actions and thoughts had felt in character, but then Meuret just went overboard with her stupidity to unrealistic levels.
Before this 60% mark I'd say it was an ok book, but it really lost it from there. The ending was a massive flop - I was just bored for the last 25%. Nothing interesting happened, it wasn't emotive, and everything started to be told to us rather than developed naturally - it was all very flat and one note. The 'action' at the end was very wishy-washy, and the supposed high stakes didn't feel so at all. Things weren't explained very well and I wasn't convinced by any of the characters motivations for their actions.
It's sad because this book started out pretty well with an interesting concept and had the potential to include an interesting exploration of human nature, but I think the story got away from the author after the first 20%.
Josie started to become annoyingly obtuse and short sighted around the 60% mark. Until then her actions and thoughts had felt in character, but then Meuret just went overboard with her stupidity to unrealistic levels.
Before this 60% mark I'd say it was an ok book, but it really lost it from there. The ending was a massive flop - I was just bored for the last 25%. Nothing interesting happened, it wasn't emotive, and everything started to be told to us rather than developed naturally - it was all very flat and one note. The 'action' at the end was very wishy-washy, and the supposed high stakes didn't feel so at all. Things weren't explained very well and I wasn't convinced by any of the characters motivations for their actions.
It's sad because this book started out pretty well with an interesting concept and had the potential to include an interesting exploration of human nature, but I think the story got away from the author after the first 20%.
⭐⭐⭐ -- beautiful cover!
Soooo...I am not really sure what to say about this book. I didn't hate it; I didn't love it. I just sort of feel I missed the point of it, maybe??
Soooo...I am not really sure what to say about this book. I didn't hate it; I didn't love it. I just sort of feel I missed the point of it, maybe??
She can't hide forever...
Josie is doing just fine after her divorce and her father's death. Every day she drinks her coffee, works from home, cuddles her ever-demanding dog Po, and helps herself to a generous helping of vodka before bed. Every day is the same, until one morning, during a particularly wicked hangover, she notices a plant in her barren backyard. The plant grows and flourishes into oddly sentient vines and flowers. Soon Josie is disturbed to see a skeleton perched upon a throne made of vines in the middle of the plant, and thinks she must be losing her mind. On top of dealing with the skeleton, who introduces herself as Skelly, Josie also has a new neighbour, Sue, who is bound and determined to get to know her. Before long, Josie realizes that Sue is no stranger to Skelly and the vines herself. Why has Skelly chosen to invade Josie's life all of a sudden? Will Josie find out before it's too late?
Little Bird is unlike anything I have ever read. I absolutely loved it and was eager to discover more about Skelly and Josie's life. Josie was such a sad and broken person and I felt a strong sense of empathy for her and her situation. I also really loved Josie's chihuahua, Po, who reminded me a little of my chihuahua! Po's quirks definitely added a light-hearted touch to the story at times. I would recommend Little Bird to anyone who is looking for a unique and beautiful read!
Josie is doing just fine after her divorce and her father's death. Every day she drinks her coffee, works from home, cuddles her ever-demanding dog Po, and helps herself to a generous helping of vodka before bed. Every day is the same, until one morning, during a particularly wicked hangover, she notices a plant in her barren backyard. The plant grows and flourishes into oddly sentient vines and flowers. Soon Josie is disturbed to see a skeleton perched upon a throne made of vines in the middle of the plant, and thinks she must be losing her mind. On top of dealing with the skeleton, who introduces herself as Skelly, Josie also has a new neighbour, Sue, who is bound and determined to get to know her. Before long, Josie realizes that Sue is no stranger to Skelly and the vines herself. Why has Skelly chosen to invade Josie's life all of a sudden? Will Josie find out before it's too late?
Little Bird is unlike anything I have ever read. I absolutely loved it and was eager to discover more about Skelly and Josie's life. Josie was such a sad and broken person and I felt a strong sense of empathy for her and her situation. I also really loved Josie's chihuahua, Po, who reminded me a little of my chihuahua! Po's quirks definitely added a light-hearted touch to the story at times. I would recommend Little Bird to anyone who is looking for a unique and beautiful read!