A review by bubblegirl858
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
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
3.0
Kelly Barnhill loves to turn people in creatures. The transformation aspect seems to be a recurring theme of her books. I didn’t like this book as much just due to how awful every single character was. No one made it out unscathed in the end which is just so heartbreakingly sad. The crane was a dick.
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content