A review by patslibrary
The Absence of Sparrows, by Kurt Kirchmeier

adventurous emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.0

i really don't know what to feel??? the buildup was great in the first half but as i was nearing the end of the book, i was almost desperate for the climax. when it came, it didn't feel like the climax so i was left feeling unsatisfied. i get the charm of leaving things ambiguous but i still have so many questions

Spoiler

especially concerning the "Voice" and the sparrows that arrived right at the moment of "Shattering"

. it felt like so many plot points were introduced but not actually delved on so the story doesn't feel cohesive, overall. ben's pov was really emotionally resonant though; i think i just went through five stages of grief with him.