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A review by jazzy_g
The Birdcage by Eve Chase
dark
emotional
tense
- 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
3.0
This book was a slow burner with the story 'twist' unfolding towards the very end. It maintained a tense atmosphere and kept me very on edge throughout which I didn't really enjoy. However, I did think the character development and particularly the exploration of the complicated relationship of the three half-sisters was well done. The timeline alternated between present day and 20 years prior. This type of feature can sometimes be confusing but the author managed to do it in a way that was easy enough to follow.
Graphic: Child death and Infidelity
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death of parent
Minor: Toxic relationship