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A review by sumayyaha
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
2.0
Honestly, what was this book?
Magical realism, yes, but what was it? It's not that I didn't pick up on the metaphors or understand the allegory but it was just very lacking. I thought "It can't be this straightforward right?" But it was. I have to say that I also missed Kelly Barnhill's prose in this book. I was introduced to it in her previous novels but this small one lacked it. Also, a few of the word choices made me wince hearing how very Gen Z it sounded (coming from someone of that generation). I know the girl was young but since it was placed in the future... I don't know I feel like I could've done without it.
Magical realism, yes, but what was it? It's not that I didn't pick up on the metaphors or understand the allegory but it was just very lacking. I thought "It can't be this straightforward right?" But it was. I have to say that I also missed Kelly Barnhill's prose in this book. I was introduced to it in her previous novels but this small one lacked it. Also, a few of the word choices made me wince hearing how very Gen Z it sounded (coming from someone of that generation). I know the girl was young but since it was placed in the future... I don't know I feel like I could've done without it.