A review by overbooked_va
The Song of the Lark by Willa Cather

challenging inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

A gorgeous exploration of girlhood, art, ambition, and sacrifice. Cather’s lyrical language soars in this examination of the rise of a small town preacher’s daughter to a renowned soprano. The landscape of the American West plays a central role in Thea’s journey of creative excellence - wild, beautiful, expansive, and unknowable. She is a singular creation - loyal and passionate but ultimately undeterred in pursuing her craft. A stunning read.