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arielamandah's review
4.0
A sweet little book. Quirky characters, an unusual story, told with the warmth and ripples of darkness we know from fairy tales.
runslikesnail's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
margaretpinard's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
When you see a dessert coming that is so rich, you need to take it a teaspoon at a time? That is the feeling of reading this picturesque fantastical historical tale. Unique character quirks, wry humor, relatable family dramas and relational hurdles, until our main character finally gets to discover his own strength for a HEA.
kevinsmokler's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
kristendom's review
3.75
I had to mull on this one a bit before reviewing because I felt like there were a lot of unfinished threads to this story. I did love the sweetness of the story, as well as the parallels drawn between the songs of the canaries and the voices of the humans in the book. Although the author takes a moment to get there, the majority of the story is about Henri, a sweet boy who is raised in the shadow of his father Georges in the French village of Mireville, where Georges is known as the Sunbringer. Though he tries to find his niche, Henri is also fascinated by the women around him, always listening to their stories. All of this is also told during a time when women trained male canaries - or the cocks - to sing using serinettes - made by Henri's father - and entered them in competitions. Again, a lovely little story, but I would have loved it if a few more of the loose threads had been tied up a little better.
emma_burcart's review
5.0
I loved this! It was fun and not too heavy emotionally, which was exactly what I needed. It was beautifully written and the rhythm of the sentences made it even harder to put down.
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