A review by stewartj0421
Call the Canaries Home by Laura Barrow

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad slow-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

3.5

This book got off to a slow start for me. It took me a long time to connect with the characters, but by the end, I was touched by each of their individual journeys. This book is filled with tragedy, yet brimming with hope. It lays bare the most complex parts of humanity and family. In my opinion, it’s a worthwhile read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child death, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Cursing, and Grief

Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, and Addiction