A review by kalizahira
Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I enjoyed this from both a writing style and a plot perspective. A sweeping tragedy, the book somehow managed to include enough hope to make it not just a purely depressing read. I liked the casual mention of queer characters and the impact of humans on the environment without them being the main focus. I really appreciated the narrative voice that didn't shy away from the reality of mental illness and bad decisions, without making the character so unlikable or one-dimensional that you couldn't relate to her. I think it was very well handled.
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