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tinyelfarcanist's review
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
I'm certainly not the target for this book, but that didn't detract me from enjoying the beautiful passages.
The river is an open cut in the landscape. Like a wound that keeps flowing open, never able to heal. It feeds the trees, the brambles. In turn, they give way to wildlife.
The book is heavy on birdwatching references. That's an interest I’ve never understood since it’s not a thing where I’m from. I believe people who have practiced the activity will find it nostalgic.
It also paints the curse and blessing that is living in a small town. Never enough privacy, but your neighbours are familiar enough to rely on. I’ve always lived in a city. I guess I'm too much of a "city boy" (like Jethro) to appreciate everything this book has to offer.
The Fable of Wren highlights the importance of history and record keeping. It is a love letter to those who lived before us, especially those who left a mark on our lives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death, Body horror, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
Minor: Cancer, Murder, Xenophobia, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Racism, Bullying, and Transphobia
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