seullywillikers 's review for:

All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders

4.5

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

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I must say, the depiction of bullying and dysfunctional families in the beginning was painfully accurate. What a cheekily humourous surrealistic future sci-fantasy world! This story is about the choices we make when there is so much that is outside of our control, and the relationships we choose to make, and what we hold on to. It is also about climate change in the face of capitalism, and the idea that groups and ideas can be both right and wrong at the same time; you can be well-meaning while still doing harm. The magic is interesting and the tech is fantastical. Definitely worth the read.