Reviews

Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen

papilooonglegs's review against another edition

funny hopeful mysterious relaxing 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? No

5.0

maddbuff's review against another edition

5.0

this was so heart warming. loved it

teetall4's review against another edition

It was difficult getting into this story and I didn't want to trudge through any longer. There were other books I wanted to spend my time with. 

sunnydale's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

atmospheric, engaging story that manages to feel joyful while exploring heavy themes such as grief and the complicated legacy of flawed parents. the characters are so human, their virtues and flaws presented without judgment. i love that characters' emotions and decisions accurately reflect their age and the stage of life they're in. 

i also loved the descriptions of food—i need to make a batch of cornbread asap.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Child death

Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Alcohol, and Drug abuse

k_smith_1990's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

2.0

hunt5050's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.0

christyco125's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious 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

alibliss's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

corboth's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I love a good found family story. This has a quirky cast of characters, ghosts, and a lighthearted uplifting story. As you find out, each of the characters has had some past traumatic or dark experiences or is hurting in some emotional way, but the point of the book is not about focusing on that but on moving past it. For a magical realism book, it is very domestic and a nice uplifting read! 

gpfot's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring slow-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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug use, and Grief