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A review by amandadevoursbooks
Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
It took me a while to work through this book. I'm glad I did, and I'm glad I read this a buddy read.
We've got a sentient house with chicken legs, puppets, two not always likeable siblings with interesting powers, and a haunting of trauma chasing them across the world. Through this, Nethercott weaves themes of trauma, recovery, identity, memory, and community. It's beautifully written, and I will definitely do a reread to annotate say some point.
Reading it right now, as the world continues to witness genocide, is haunting and hopeful. If you're on the fence or concerned about it's size, if suggest giving it a good try.
We've got a sentient house with chicken legs, puppets, two not always likeable siblings with interesting powers, and a haunting of trauma chasing them across the world. Through this, Nethercott weaves themes of trauma, recovery, identity, memory, and community. It's beautifully written, and I will definitely do a reread to annotate say some point.
Reading it right now, as the world continues to witness genocide, is haunting and hopeful. If you're on the fence or concerned about it's size, if suggest giving it a good try.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Xenophobia, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Violence