A review by helenecats
Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones

emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I enjoyed An American Marriage back in my pre-Bookstagram days. I gave it 4 stars at the time but didn't review it. Well, I finally got around to reading her other novel: Silver Sparrow. And I think I may have enjoyed it even more!

There is something deeply fascinating to me when it comes to family relationships, especially if they're presented through several points of view. If you have not read this one, but you liked The Vanishing Half, I'd recommend it.

In short, the book is split pretty much 50/50 between the two main female characters, though their childhood and teenage years. Dana and Chaurisse are half-sisters, but only one knows that…

Some reviews mentioned that they disliked all the characters. I mean, really? There was so much to like about the girls, as well as their mums. The male characters were more ambivalent, but still. 

There are definitely a few questions left unanswered, but life is often like that…

Go for it!