Reading this book was like holding something that is dazzling and beautiful and potentially dangerous. You feel yourself falling under its sway almost immediately and realize with a start that you are reading one of those books that will permanently ingrain itself upon you. Years from now you will have picked it up several times to relive that feeling and to discover yet again another side of it you may have missed. It's beautifully crafted and although it revolves around a 7 year old girl, there is nothing childish about it.
I could wax poetical and sing its praises on and on but there is no point in doing that when all I have to do is tell you to pick it up and read it. This book is not flawless but you will find that like the best things in life that is not the point. This is a gem of a book filled with soul and humanity at its foulest and most beautiful. I hope to see this book rise and soar just like Anna's swallows.
This is a perfect recommendation for anyone who liked The Boy in Striped Pajamas or for a reader who is looking to find a book to grow with. I cannot wait to see what the author does next.
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