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eghimire_'s review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this, there’s something to stories written like this that capture me. It’s short staccato sentences leave you with so much. From the first page to the last I found myself crying at the grief and pain felt by the story and it’s characters. I was drawn to this book because of the cover and I’m glad I picked it up.
athenajane's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
how tragedy can intertwine souls. such a beautiful book staged against a coastal city that reminds me of my second home
mgdsmile's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
I picked up Birds in Fall for the cover, and it was a beautiful read as well. This novel is a contemplation on tragedy and community. I don't really have any takeaways, but it was enjoyable to read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
brettpet's review against another edition
4.0
"Why all this fuss for people who'd died so publicly-so spectacularly-in a flash, when there was nothing for the thousands who'd died agonizingly slow, alone, shunned inside their rooms?"
Brad Kessler's Birds in Fall is a beautiful glimpse into the grieving period after tragic loss, both acting as a therapeutic vessel and depressing reality. I loved the novel's diverse set of characters and their respective grappling with tragedy (such as Ana, Pars, and Claartjia), as well as Kessler's expert sense of prose and detailing. I recommend the book for anyone looking for a relatively quick yet emotional and thought-provoking read.
Brad Kessler's Birds in Fall is a beautiful glimpse into the grieving period after tragic loss, both acting as a therapeutic vessel and depressing reality. I loved the novel's diverse set of characters and their respective grappling with tragedy (such as Ana, Pars, and Claartjia), as well as Kessler's expert sense of prose and detailing. I recommend the book for anyone looking for a relatively quick yet emotional and thought-provoking read.
lindasdarby's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't love this book. I felt that the characters could have been more developed and it felt like the end just moved so fast. The first 3/4 of the book is such a short period of time and then all of a sudden it is five years later. I also thought there were a few too many side stories going on.
areuliz's review against another edition
5.0
Grief. Longing. Emptiness.
I read this book about 9 years ago, and I think of it often.
A place crash off the coast of Nova Scotia brings together a collection of people from around the world to a small inn, in hopes of news about their loved ones passing.
This book was my first real experience with grief. At that time, I had not experienced it myself. However, this book was so beautifully written that I, too, felt consumed with it as the characters had.
What I think about most is the very end of the book when the pelvis washed on shore. That was such a shocking, disturbing scene that really contrasted from the rest of the book. Honestly, I don't think it would have been as good without it.
This was an amazing read, and I often recommend it to people to this day.
I read this book about 9 years ago, and I think of it often.
A place crash off the coast of Nova Scotia brings together a collection of people from around the world to a small inn, in hopes of news about their loved ones passing.
This book was my first real experience with grief. At that time, I had not experienced it myself. However, this book was so beautifully written that I, too, felt consumed with it as the characters had.
What I think about most is the very end of the book when the pelvis washed on shore. That was such a shocking, disturbing scene that really contrasted from the rest of the book. Honestly, I don't think it would have been as good without it.
This was an amazing read, and I often recommend it to people to this day.
alyssaereads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
kellyhende's review against another edition
4.0
A poignant story about grief and the love that builds from it
sometimesireadsometimesidont's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
What a lovely book. It bounces between different character perspectives but the author writes and times it well as to not interfere with the reading flow. Usually I'm not big on birds but I liked how the were interweaved into the story. I felt I knew a little bit about all the characters and a lot about a few. Very diverse characters as well.