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Brood by Jackie Polzin

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kahkmyers's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

This book follows a couple who are raising 4 chickens (a brood) and trying to have their own family. Raising chickens is a lot more work then anyone who doesn’t have them would realize. I think the author is writing in parallels between raising chickens and trying to have a family. It is an interesting story and well written. With chickens of my own, I found her chicken stories very relatable. When you look at it from the outside, it is very interesting how much worry is present for these helpless birds. You just don’t quite realize it when you live it day-to-day.

renmarshallbrown's review against another edition

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5.0

A quiet, intelligent, and insightful novel about a woman trying to keep a group of chickens alive while grieving a miscarriage. It's incredibly beautiful.

alliehunt's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

bethroho's review against another edition

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2.0

2.5 stars

I so wanted to love this novel--because, chickens. But it was such a drag. There were insightful lines, but not enough to keep me interested. Tough to finish, but thankfully short.

bekahk's review

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reflective sad slow-paced

3.0

thebookishdentist's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 ⭐️ a compelling story that reads smoothly & easily on the surface but tackles heavy, emotional topics underneath. A woman who has recently experienced a miscarriage, hides her grief by obsessing over the safety and care of her four chickens seemingly trying to convince herself that she is worthy and capable of caring for another living thing.