A review by jla
Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen

emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This book was SLOW.  For the first 60% I was worried nothing was going to happen and couldn't figure out the point of anything. It finally picked up around 74% and I don't regret reading it, but there a few loose ends that didn't get tied up.  I'm also not sure what the point of the birds was in this book. It felt like a forced metaphor and I'm not sure it added anything to the book. 

I can't figure out why the author chose to have so many older men preying on young girls but then mention that the young girl was aware she was being manipulated.  The lack of commentary on these toxic relationships was at odds with the underlying message of the whole book, which seemed to be that love can and should be given without expecting anything in return. </Spoiler>
Expand filter menu Content Warnings