Reviews

The Birdcage by Eve Chase

spoonofnutella_'s review

mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

It didn't live up to my expectations, unfortunately. 

Despite having some interesting characters and a sense of mystery, I found that the book fell flat and was honestly boring. 

I also expect more from a book based in Cornwall; a place that is often used to enhance a sense of isolation and add to the tumultuous atmosphere with severe weather. I think the author tried but failed to take advantage of this. 

jolou's review against another edition

mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

clarebyfield's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

mikelogan's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was SO good. I devoured it in a day and a half. It's one of those "I couldn't put it down" books. Almost every chapter ends with another bit of information being revealed and it makes you desperate for more. I cannot say enough good about this book!

mollyhyland's review against another edition

emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

redvelvetpenguins's review against another edition

3.0

Anti climactic.

manderzreadz's review against another edition

5.0

First off, thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for granting me early access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
Lauren, Flora, and Kat could not be more different half-sisters. A business minded loner, a stifled housewife, and a misunderstood outsider all have one thing in common-their eccentric artist father who they visited every August growing up at a secluded house in Rock Point.
This story follows these three sisters uncovering the story of what happened so long ago while trying to find closure from everything their secrets have changed in their lives.
This atmospheric novel does a great job at creating an eerie sense of foreshadowing throughout. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy suspenseful family dramas.

clairek127's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

emmap2023's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

miggyjane's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious

5.0

Gorgeously written, immersive and beautiful. I wish that I could have been inside its world for longer but I couldn’t stop reading.