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mimsterzoo's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Suicide, Grief, Animal death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness and Miscarriage
Minor: Abandonment and Alcohol
Very relatable characters. Living life with a cause. Indomitable spirit. Overcoming hardship/trauma. Finding hope amidst anguish.tealord's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
annamolpus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
My only issue with my synopsis of Migrations above is that it applies equally to McConaghy's subsequent novel "Once There Were Wolves." As it happens, I read Once There Were Wolves first, so it felt fresher to me then and Wolves is my favorite of the two. There are certainly differences between the novels, but I must admit that as I began Migrations, I was pretty quickly struck by the similarities. Nevertheless, I enjoyed Migrations and found it very moving. It takes place in a near future where most species are going extinct at a rapid pace, which is certainly a sobering premise. I would've preferred a slightly more straightforward recounting of the protagonist's past trauma (she's an unreliable narrator). But the well-developed characters and passion for nature were a draw for me.
I'd recommend this for fans of character-centric literary fiction, particularly with a passion for environmentalism.
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
eruby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Editing to add that this book has made me extremely grateful for all the birds and other animals in the world, and has truly made me appreciate them when I see and hear them.
Graphic: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Suicide
corriejn's review
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I do get why some people might like this book. They're just wrong. (Sorry, but did I mention I really really hate it?)
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Blood, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, Alcohol, Animal death, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Mental illness, Car accident, Grief, Child death, Death of parent, and Suicide
gibetal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Suicide, Car accident, Death, Animal death, Vomit, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Miscarriage, Violence, and Medical trauma
libbyajt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Animal death, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Animal cruelty
tnociti's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Car accident, Grief, and Death
Minor: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
caitiebutler's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Child death and Suicide
kates_books's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
The characters were so unique and original, while still being realistic. The tension between Franny and the fisherman was beautifully written — as she actually gets to know these characters, her once firm convictions become less black and white. I think the author captured the complexities and nuances of humanity. No one is all good or all evil; we are all just trying to get through it and find some beauty along the way.
Franny’s life is full of trauma and most of the book immerses the reader in her depression. Yet the story ends with hope, which I believe is what the authors wants us to take away. The world can be cruel and we need to be help accountable for the harm we have caused it, but we must not lose hope for if we do we won’t work towards making it better.
The non-linear timeline of the novel was interesting and made it feel more mysterious. However, the revelation was a bit anticlimactic.
Overall, the story made you feel the darkness but it was a thought-provoking and tender read.
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Car accident, Confinement, Cursing, Miscarriage, Murder, and Sexual assault