Scan barcode
A review by 60secondbookreviews
Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Migrations is a slow, heavily character-driven story. In this way, I feel the description is a little misleading, speaking heavily to the plot of animals dying off. However, the loss of animals really is more of a catalyst and secondary thread to support the narrative, rather than drive it.
This book is deeply reflective and focuses on the main character and the flaws she learns to embrace. It strongly features her relationship with her husband, as well as the expedition crew she travels with.
I do think this book could have executed the unreliable narrator trope more cleanly. It does so in a way that does not contribute greatly to the character’s journey nor builds suspense. I also feel the environmental factors such as the death of many animal species should have been developed further and explained better to create more impact to the overall plot.
This book is deeply reflective and focuses on the main character and the flaws she learns to embrace. It strongly features her relationship with her husband, as well as the expedition crew she travels with.
I do think this book could have executed the unreliable narrator trope more cleanly. It does so in a way that does not contribute greatly to the character’s journey nor builds suspense. I also feel the environmental factors such as the death of many animal species should have been developed further and explained better to create more impact to the overall plot.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death