Above Us Only Sky
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
272
Novel • Fiction
Lithuania, USA • 1940s-1980s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Above Us Only Sky by Michele Young-Stone follows Prudence Vilkas, a girl born with wings that are amputated by her parents, as she searches for answers about her family's past, particularly through the stories of her grandfather, a WWII survivor. The narrative explores themes of heritage, identity, and the burden of family secrets, shifting between Prudence's teenage years and her adult life as an ornithologist.
Fantastical
Emotional
Bittersweet
Mysterious
Melancholic
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Michele Young-Stone's novel Above Us Only Sky has been praised for its unique narrative and imaginative storytelling. Readers appreciate the novel's lyrical prose and intricate characters, but some found the multiple timelines and perspectives confusing. The magical realism elements generally delighted, though a few felt they detracted from the plot's coherence. Overall, it is a thoughtfully crafted novel with both enchanting and challenging aspects.
Fans of magical realism, historical fiction, and intergenerational family sagas will relish Michele Young-Stone’s Above Us Only Sky. Readers who enjoyed Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits or Sarah Addison Allen’s Garden Spells will find a similar blend of wonder and heartfelt storytelling.
1,169 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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272
Novel • Fiction
Lithuania, USA • 1940s-1980s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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