Reviews tagging 'Death'

Owls Do Cry by Janet Frame

2 reviews

nicoleisalwaysreading's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

interesting back and forth between different family perspectives and stream-of-consciousness narration. brutal in its inspection of mental illness and institutionalization. truly funny at times! someone else in my life please read this so we can discuss!

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poetsaredepressed's review against another edition

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

4.0


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