The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023
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Book • Nonfiction
Early 2020s
2023
Adult
18+ years
The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl is a reflective work that combines personal essays with observations of the natural world. Renkl uses her insight to explore themes of nature, family, and emotional resilience, highlighting the connections between human experiences and the environment.
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Margaret Renkl's The Comfort of Crows has been praised for its lyrical prose and deep connection to nature, evoking a sense of tranquility and reflection. Critics appreciate the emotional resonance and insightful observations, though some find the pacing slow and the narrative structure somewhat disjointed. Overall, it’s a thoughtful, meditative read.
Readers who appreciated Mary Oliver’s nature poetry or Terry Tempest Williams’s reflective essays will find joy in The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl. This book suits those who cherish lyrical prose about nature, personal reflection, and interconnectedness. It appeals to lovers of H is for Hawk and The Hidden Life of Trees.
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Book • Nonfiction
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