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A review by libraryofjess
The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This wasn't bad for under 300 pages. But that doesn't make it good either. The lack of New Orleans background really shines through. There's a lack of community knowledge.
And the characters don't act very local either. Even though they're supposed to. Given the implied history, I'd expect more vulnerability. No mention of sea levels alone makes no sense. Bayous depend on ebb and flow. This would have made more sense in the Okefenokee, or more northern Everglades.
Short, easy to read. Can't recommend.
Edited. Lowered from 2 to 1 stars on later review and noticing more plot holes.
And the characters don't act very local either. Even though they're supposed to. Given the implied history, I'd expect more vulnerability. No mention of sea levels alone makes no sense. Bayous depend on ebb and flow. This would have made more sense in the Okefenokee, or more northern Everglades.
Short, easy to read. Can't recommend.
Edited. Lowered from 2 to 1 stars on later review and noticing more plot holes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail