A review by mazza57
Song of a Captive Bird, by Jasmin Darznik
4.0
i read this book as part of a group read. When i say read I mean listened to on audio - this was a great narration where the narrator did not try to speak in different voices but allowed the narrative to speak for itself.
The first part of this book is shocking the cultural mores are absolutely appalling and the reader is pushed into empathising with Farough. Although I do have sympathy for the character I also belive that she could have approached the problem in a less confrontational way.
The second half of the book felt more rushed and is the reason why it did not reach the heady rush of 5 stars. I think the author realised that this book could go on and on (she seems to make some such comment in the author's note).
Overall this was a great read
The first part of this book is shocking the cultural mores are absolutely appalling and the reader is pushed into empathising with Farough. Although I do have sympathy for the character I also belive that she could have approached the problem in a less confrontational way.
The second half of the book felt more rushed and is the reason why it did not reach the heady rush of 5 stars. I think the author realised that this book could go on and on (she seems to make some such comment in the author's note).
Overall this was a great read