A review by spoko
The Spectator Bird by Wallace Stegner

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I wasn't enjoying it much through the first half or so. But as the Denmark portion of the story developed, I became more intrigued. Even the California parts had more color & interest at that point, so it finished strong.