A review by kahkmyers
Brood by Jackie Polzin

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book follows a couple who are raising 4 chickens (a brood) and trying to have their own family. Raising chickens is a lot more work then anyone who doesn’t have them would realize. I think the author is writing in parallels between raising chickens and trying to have a family. It is an interesting story and well written. With chickens of my own, I found her chicken stories very relatable. When you look at it from the outside, it is very interesting how much worry is present for these helpless birds. You just don’t quite realize it when you live it day-to-day.