Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter
In this poignant and lyrical novel, a grieving father and his two young sons are visited by a mysterious, shape-shifting crow following the sudden death of their wife and mother. The crow, embodying both chaos and comfort, becomes an unconventional guide through their mourning process, offering wisdom, humor, and a unique perspective on loss. As the family navigates the turbulent waters of grief, the narrative weaves together elements of poetry, folklore, and raw emotion, ultimately exploring the transformative power of love and memory in the face of profound sorrow.
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- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 114-128
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.4)
- Alternate Titles
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- El Duelo Es Esa Cosa Con Alas
- Grief is the Thing with Feathers
- O Luto é A Coisa Com Penas
- Trauer Ist Das Ding Mit Federn
- Žal Je To S Křídly
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- Top 100 Books of the 21st-Century (This House of Books)