A review by gettyhesse
The Winged Histories by Sofia Samatar

4.0

A dense, multifaceted fantasy novel. Samatar consistently writes work that isn't quite like anyone else's, and this novel is no exception. I am only deducting one star because I feel like the last part focuses overmuch on pre-war flashbacks, at the expense of the post-war narrative. But Samatar is also a very deliberate and thoughtful writer, and I would not be surprised if, were I to reread the novel, I would reevaluate that choice to the novel's benefit.