Mouthful of Birds is a challenging, unsettling, and incredibly satisfying collection of off-kilter short stories from Argentinian writer Samanta Schweblin. Read on to discover a few key thematic messages from this book.
Category: Fiction Book Review
Analysis and reflections on fiction books—novels, plays, short stories, and more, spanning a variety of genres.
Esperanza Rising: 16 Things to Know
A privileged ranch owner’s young daughter finds herself thrust into a new life in a new country when tragedy befalls her family in this thought-provoking novel perfect for middle-grade readers.
Front Desk: 16 Things to Know
A young Chinese immigrant experiences challenges while working alongside her parents in a Southern California motel in Front Desk, an award-winning novel for younger readers.
Something Cloudy, Something Clear: 16 Things to Know
The final published work from acclaimed playwright Tennessee Williams reckons with themes of death, sexuality, and disappointment. How does it stack up?
Black River: 16 Things to Know
An Australian detective hunts down clues in the gruesome murders of young women in an upscale community where things are not what they seem. Does the intrigue in Black River pay off in a satisfying murder mystery?