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I'm a biologist. Is this book really talking about Martha, the last passenger pigeon? I'd like to read a story about this pigeon's extinction, is this book about this? or it's just a misdirecting title?

Maria No, it is not about the pigeon Martha. It is a novel. The main character is a 96 year old ornithologist who was born the day Martha died. Martha does …moreNo, it is not about the pigeon Martha. It is a novel. The main character is a 96 year old ornithologist who was born the day Martha died. Martha does not appear in any other context than that one.

I did not find the title misdirecting, but i suppose the italian title might be more misdirecting. (Although it does say "romanzo" underneath the title.)(less)

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