Chouette by Claire Oshetsky - 3 stars

[Joy D]

Chouette by Claire Oshetsky - 3* - My Review

A woman named Tiny gives birth to an owl-baby, Chouette. Tiny tries to accept and love Chouette as she is, but Tiny’s husband seeks treatments to make their child more “normal.” I took this book to be a metaphor for families with disabled or unconforming children. It also highlights different parenting methods, and how they can lead to a breakdown in the family. It is not for the faint hearted (I am a lightweight when it comes to disturbing content), but I appreciate it for its message of acceptance.

Content warnings: (view spoiler)[Harm to people and animals described in gruesome detail. (hide spoiler)]

[Holly R W]

I knew this book was not for me, based upon the descriptions of it. Now, after reading your content warnings, I am doubly sure that it's not for me. Thanks for your review.

[Joy D]

Holly R W wrote: "I knew this book was not for me, based upon the descriptions of it. Now, after reading your content warnings, I am doubly sure that it's not for me. Thanks for your review."
I was pretty sure it was not for me, either, but one of my groups picked it as one of their "top reads" for last year, so I decided to give it a go. It is well-written, and addresses relevant themes in today's world, but I really couldn't handle all the gruesomeness.