A review by fluffyreadsthings
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Kelly Barnhill never disappoints. The Crane Husband is dark, witty, and shows a stark understanding of the darker parts of family and abuse and cycles of abandonment. It is a fast read, but it sticks to you like the threads of a spiderweb. 
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