A review by jiyoung
Mouthful of Birds by Samanta Schweblin

3.0

A mixed bag of stories: some had no discernible point, some were deeply unsettling. This collection overall made me feel like I was slowly descending into madness, where even a mundane set-up could start to feel low-key ominous. Schweblin has a knack for the slow burn, steadily crafting an atmosphere that feels sinister without always resorting to shocking imagery or violence typically found in the horror genre. Endings are not her strong suit, however. Many felt unsatisfying and sudden.