A review by carolineolesky
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan

funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

I have never read a book like The Backyard Bird Chronicles before and I wasn't sure if I would like it. Only an excellent writer like Tan could make seemingly mundane bird behaviors interesting. Her descriptive writing and personification kept me hooked throughout the book. Though there was no real plot, I was drawn to see how Tan and her birds would evolve throughout the course of the book. A must read for home gardeners and Marin residents.