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sidneyreads_'s review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
clairebenedetti's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 ⭐️
I really don’t know how to feel about this book- I’ve never read anything like it. A very odd and disturbing but interesting and brilliant depiction of motherhood. I struggled rating this one because this book is abstract (metaphors everywhere!), very weird, and I struggled to empathize with every character in this book (except for chouette) so I can’t say I necessarily enjoyed myself reading it; but I also really appreciated the raw, intense showcase of the struggles of motherhood and the beauty of difference. The book was captivating, annoying, beautiful, disgusting, thought provoking, and mind numbing all at once.
I really don’t know how to feel about this book- I’ve never read anything like it. A very odd and disturbing but interesting and brilliant depiction of motherhood. I struggled rating this one because this book is abstract (metaphors everywhere!), very weird, and I struggled to empathize with every character in this book (except for chouette) so I can’t say I necessarily enjoyed myself reading it; but I also really appreciated the raw, intense showcase of the struggles of motherhood and the beauty of difference. The book was captivating, annoying, beautiful, disgusting, thought provoking, and mind numbing all at once.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore and Blood
blueberrymilk's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
zizi_reads's review against another edition
4.5
A wierd little journey that caught me of guard. As someone who has worked with special needs people this story was a very interesting exploration of this topic.
inlaraland's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was discussing "fever dream" books when a follower recommended that I check out "Chouette". I had no expectations when I started listening to the audiobook, but by the end I was incredibly moved by this unique story that focuses on a mother's love. "Chouette" follows our main protagonist Tiny, who finds herself pregnant with an owl-baby after having cheated on her husband with her owl-lover (yes, you read that correctly). When Tiny's baby is born, she enters the world as a predatory, strange creature trying to find her place in the world. Tiny vows to care for and love Chouette with all her heart despite protests from her husband who simply wants to "fix" his daughter.
Chouette is a a story of a mother's love and determination. Through the whimsical imagery and magical realism, the author describes the emotional journey between Tiny and her child. There were moments that were shocking, bittersweet, affectionate and horrific but they all reinforce Tiny's devotion to Chouette.
This book felt like an experience. I thought it had such a unique take on exploring the themes of identity, motherhood, ableism, and sacrifice. The writing itself is like a night at the orchestra, which makes sense considering Tiny is a cellist and classical music plays a key role as a device throughout the story. Overall, I thought it was a stellar novel and highly recommend it to those who enjoy out of the ordinary fiction.
Chouette is a a story of a mother's love and determination. Through the whimsical imagery and magical realism, the author describes the emotional journey between Tiny and her child. There were moments that were shocking, bittersweet, affectionate and horrific but they all reinforce Tiny's devotion to Chouette.
This book felt like an experience. I thought it had such a unique take on exploring the themes of identity, motherhood, ableism, and sacrifice. The writing itself is like a night at the orchestra, which makes sense considering Tiny is a cellist and classical music plays a key role as a device throughout the story. Overall, I thought it was a stellar novel and highly recommend it to those who enjoy out of the ordinary fiction.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Pregnancy
gertrudetheguitar's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
erinmcquade's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5