A review by fernfuentes
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The cover is beautiful, the writing is beautiful, the story is beautiful. This is easily the best novel I’ve read this year. I could see this being an A24 original movie and I’m kind of surprised they haven’t jumped on it already. I immediately want to see what else Kelly has written. Absolutely wonderful book, and so haunting.