A review by serendipitysbooks
Nightjar by Katya Balen

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

 In Nightjar the focus shifts to Noah. He lives with his mother while his relationship with his father is distant, both geographically and emotionally. The two seem very different and struggle to connect. On a visit his father takes Noah for a hike and Noah spots a sick nightjar. Against his father’s wishes he takes it home to rehabilitate. As well as a hopeful ending - the nightjar recovers and Noah and his father start to find common ground - this story also included some Jewish representation and a brief yet thoughtful look at when people should try to assist a sick or injured wild animal and when they should let nature take its course.