A review by glowbunny
The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye by A.S. Byatt

adventurous emotional reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.75

I would definitely read it again.  I can see why others have said the collection has a disjointed feel.  The titular novella has a much different feeling than the 4 shorter tales.  It feels like the author gave the reader a space to explore the complexity of growing older, being older, missing one's self, being content and yet unsatisfied and other we often have no names or words for.  It's a story to not just read but to slow down and sink into, to breathe, to feel.  It's a lovely collection.