A review by illtakethenightshiftx
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

This novella feels like something I would’ve liked to read in my high school AP Lit class or a lit class in college! There’s so much to pull out of this story - symbols, motifs, themes - and so many ways to frame the characters and the relationships between the unnamed narrator, Michael, Mom, and Father. The narrator is wise beyond her years and that comes across clearly in this story. This is a quick bite that’s unsettling and strange but stays with you - I haven’t stopped thinking about it all day! 

As always, I recommend reading the content warnings before picking this up.
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