A review by robertalucy
Birds of Paradise by Diana Abu-Jaber

4.0

The writing is wonderful, with amazing descriptions of south Florida and the astonishing, sugary creations of the mother, Avis. However, do not be lured by the pastry chef thread into thinking this will be light reading. The characters are deeply flawed and the story is dark, almost bleak, with finally some light glimmering toward the end.