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A review by cathrynlmiller
Chouette by Claire Oshetsky
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Some of the other reviews here are a bit harsh. I think the metaphor is extremely easy to grasp. This was a weird story, lot of dark humor, but gripping and page-turning. Favorite quote:
“Is this what it means to be a mother, then? To be in constant, irrational conflict with one's own child? To be constantly challenged by the stubborn will of a creature who doesn't respond to logic or reason, and who always wins?”
“Is this what it means to be a mother, then? To be in constant, irrational conflict with one's own child? To be constantly challenged by the stubborn will of a creature who doesn't respond to logic or reason, and who always wins?”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse
It’s obviously a metaphor, but the main character talks at length about sex with an owl… gross.