A review by abomine
Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter

dark emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A very real, messy, darkly funny, and ultimately hopeful portrayal of grief and loss and healing in a family. Anyone who's lost a loved one will definitely find an empathetic literary shoulder to lean on here. Some familiarity with Emily Dickinson and Ted Hughes before reading is helpful, but not necessary.
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