A review by adamsrib
Flyaway by Kathleen Jennings

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

i really liked this book. the prose was interesting, and the use of narrative in the book is something that i found really nice. spoilers ahead:
the use of language as a form of Nerida, Bettina's mother, keeping control over her daughter was a poignant metaphor for how domestic and emotional abuse are perpetuated and upheld.
the writing was well written and never bored me. when characters inside of the story told stories, there was some level of differentiation.

the story was also really nice. at the end of the book i found myself going 'oh, OH' as more and more loose ends began to wrap up and form a coherent story. this is most definitely a book you have to pay attention to to really understand: it's not something you can just breeze through. overall, i really liked it, and if you're interested in more domestic thriller-type books, then i recommend it for you.
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