Mixed Feelings on 'The Song of the Ostrich Bird'
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- The writing's solid, and the story's got a lot of potential.
- Kelly's got a real knack for spinning a yarn that's full of twists and turns.
- The main characters are pretty well-developed, which makes it easy to follow their journey.
- This book's a great choice if you're into historical fiction or just looking for something new and interesting.
- The story's engaging, and I found myself invested in the characters' stories.
- The writing's descriptive, and I felt like I was right there with the characters.
- I loved how the author wove together a story that's full of surprises.
- The characters are relatable and easy to root for.
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- Things get a bit complicated at times, and I found myself scratching my head trying to keep up.
- Some of the supporting characters felt a bit one-dimensional, which made them harder to care about.
- I didn't feel that invested in some of the supporting characters' stories.
- The book's not always easy to follow, so be prepared for some twists and turns.
- I'd have liked to see a bit more development in some of the supporting characters.
- The book needs a bit of refining to reach its full potential.
- Some of the plot twists felt a bit predictable.
Editor's Summary
I just finished reading 'The Song of the Ostrich Bird' by Frances Kelly, and I've got some thoughts to share. This book's got a real knack for spinning a yarn with twists and turns. The main characters are pretty well-developed, but things get complicated at times – I found myself scratching my head trying to keep up. Despite some quibbles, I'd give this book 4 out of 5 stars. It's a compelling, engaging read that just needs a bit of refining to reach its full potential. I loved how the author wove together a story that's full of surprises, and the writing's descriptive – I felt like I was right there with the characters.
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Mixed Feelings on 'The Song of the Ostrich Bird'
I just wrapped up reading 'The Song of the Ostrich Bird' by Frances Kelly, and I've got some thoughts to share.
I was hooked from the start – Kelly's got a real knack for spinning a yarn that's full of twists and turns. The main characters are pretty well-developed, which makes it easy to follow their journey.
But, things get a bit complicated at times, and I found myself scratching my head trying to keep up with all the moving parts. Some of the supporting characters felt a bit one-dimensional, which made them harder to care about – I mean, I just didn't feel that invested in their stories.
Despite those quibbles, I'd give this book 4 out of 5 stars. It's a compelling, engaging read that just needs a bit of refining to reach its full potential.
So, if you're into historical fiction or just looking for something new and interesting, you might want to give this one a shot. The writing's solid, and the story's got a lot of potential. Just be prepared for some twists and turns – it's not always easy to follow. If you're after something a bit more straightforward, you might want to look elsewhere.
One thing that did impress me was how Kelly uses historical events to flesh out the story. It's clear she's done her research, and it pays off in some really interesting moments. But, at the same time, I felt like some of those historical details got a bit lost in the shuffle – it's a shame, because they added a lot to the story.
