A review by immabehazzie
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill

challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

To say that my heart felt like it had dropped into my stomach and that I felt breathless from this story feels like an understatement. 

The storytelling is both roundabout and metaphorical whilst also being blunt and to the point. It’s only about 100 or so more pages and from the first page, a feeling of dread and fear never leaves you. By the time I closed this book, I felt a sort of hollow sadness.