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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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
elizlizabeth's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
It was a fun brain exercise but I feel like a lot of references went over my head. Nevertheless it was enjoyable, more poetry than prose.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Body horror, Death of parent, Grief, and Death
Minor: Chronic illness
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