A review by bickie
The Boy, the Bird and the Coffin Maker by Matilda Woods

4.0

Magical realism done very well. Sadness and tragedy are part of the story, but in a detached way like in a fairy tale. The town and characters - living and dead - are portrayed appealingly (though not always sympathetically), and there is enough suspense to keep the pages turning.
I wasn't sure why the names had to be Italian-ish; coming from an Australian author, this felt strange.