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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
Excellent writing - it dragged me through a book I wouldn't normally pick up. If I were more interested in the subject matter or autobiographical non-fiction in general I'd probably give it 4 stars. Author narration was also very good, and I did enjoy hearing the perspective of a person who seems like my total opposite in so many ways.
Partly a memoir and partly a book review of T.H. White's the goshawk, Macdonald describes her thoughts and experiences in training a goshawk and practicing her falconry. Not much happens, it's often quiet, introspective, and philosophical. A little dry and not "entertaining" per se, but definitely illuminating and smart.
Did not enjoy as much as I expected. Honestly felt sad for all the dead little critters while reading.
informative
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reflective
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challenging
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emotional
slow-paced
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Lots of people have gushed over this book, and I think they have valid points. It is not my favorite--I'm generally not that fond of memoir. But it isn't just memoir--it is elegy for a lost parent, it is biography of an interesting writer, it is beautiful natural description, it is the equivalent of geeking out on falconry. I'd say its best quality is great language.
emotional
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