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pearl10's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
poepbrood's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
too philosophical for me, i feel like it all went over my head lol.
emquartz15's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This novella in verse moved me to chills and teary eyes. It’s an exploration of language and humanity through the story of a dad who loses his wife, kids who lose their mother, and the crow that helps them through it. It’s weird and beautiful, disturbing and lovable. Even though I am quite different from the voices in the book, it still helped me cope with my own feelings of grief, which I think is a testament to its success. Very much worth the read.
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
kreeesthea's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
peighorse's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
aisabel_'s review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
florasin's review against another edition
4.0
Really beautiful and odd little piece, but I really enjoyed it.
Not for the recently bereaved, in my opinion. It's more something for when someone wants to reflect on grief and everyday life through that lens.
Gorgeous and heart wrenching.
Just be good and listen to birds.
Not for the recently bereaved, in my opinion. It's more something for when someone wants to reflect on grief and everyday life through that lens.
Gorgeous and heart wrenching.
Just be good and listen to birds.
netflix_and_lil's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful, nuanced exploration of grief in a format anyone who has lost someone immediate in their lives will understand. There is no other rating to give.
tarinisehgal's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
4.0
an ella recommendation. remind me to raid your bookshelf more often if you’re seeing this xx
lalalaluziie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0