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A review by laurenrussell
The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.25
A gentle, comforting book with gorgeous imagery. there are uncomfortable parts (that’s how nature is), but Renkl shows (not convince) us that it is all ok. I’m not a huge fan of essay collections, but the premise of this book sounded too good to pass up and i found it during a very stressful time. if you are a maladaptive daydreamer pondering the world 24/7—this book is for you.
i highly recommend this book as something to read on a nature-y vacation or something to pick up and put down frequently when you want to feel grounded and connected to the natural world. I think reading this book in 1 sitting takes away from its potential. i will definitely reread this book when im out in a cabin or camping!
themes of environmentalism, community, aging, mindfulness, and acceptance.
my favorite part of this was the author and her reflections on aging and how it felt to her. it seems most books now are a struggling 20 something woman so this was refreshing. the pandemic references and reflections were also very tolerable and relatable—i don’t like to read about it but in this case it was comforting. also as a tennessean, it’s always a joy to read about someone appreciating the beauty of this state and the south in general.
it can be very wordy and flowery but i enjoyed it in this context. i almost think it forces you to slow down, listen, and appreciate which is the entire theme of the book! only criticism is that it can be a little repetitive and a bit judgmental towards others.
i highly recommend this book as something to read on a nature-y vacation or something to pick up and put down frequently when you want to feel grounded and connected to the natural world. I think reading this book in 1 sitting takes away from its potential. i will definitely reread this book when im out in a cabin or camping!
themes of environmentalism, community, aging, mindfulness, and acceptance.
my favorite part of this was the author and her reflections on aging and how it felt to her. it seems most books now are a struggling 20 something woman so this was refreshing. the pandemic references and reflections were also very tolerable and relatable—i don’t like to read about it but in this case it was comforting. also as a tennessean, it’s always a joy to read about someone appreciating the beauty of this state and the south in general.
it can be very wordy and flowery but i enjoyed it in this context. i almost think it forces you to slow down, listen, and appreciate which is the entire theme of the book! only criticism is that it can be a little repetitive and a bit judgmental towards others.