A review by inkspiring
Parakeet by Marie-Helene Bertino

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad slow-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

3.0

what a book! the author should definitely write poetry if she doesn’t, or if she does i should read it. this book was borderline poetry 80% of the time which is why i just don’t think it made that great of a novel. good, but confusing. funny, though. and also startlingly dark.