Clare Beams

I think this was a good novel, and frustratingly close to a great novel. I loved the premise, and the voice of the main character, Caroline, was strong and sympathetic. The author cleverly allowed the reader to experience along with her characters the ways in which even "progressive" men ultimately silence the women in their lives. I think there just needed to be more...something to really bring the novel to it's full potential. Perhaps the secondary characters needed more life. Perhaps the imagery of the birds needed to be expanded and ultimately resolved. This was an interesting read, but not entirely satisfying. I would, however, read more by this author.… (más)