A review by books4escaping
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I liked. Enjoyed reading. I found this a weird story that had be fully engaged in what would happen next. It was like reading an episode of the TV program The Twilight Zone.  I did find the unnamed narrator irritating as she was always complaining about everything and everyone. Some of the events like the taking of the drone did not make sense. I was confused at parts thinking this was set in a dystopian world, then our modern world.

Favourite quotes/lines
The more you love someone, the more dangerous to you they become. The more you love someone, the more willing you are to show them your throat.
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