![]() ![]() N entrancing and sumptuously written multigenerational novel wrapped in the language of fable, magical realism, and local legend. ![]() ![]() I can't get over this book- but why would anyone want to, anyway? I am actively jealous of these customers because they have the experience of reading Ava Lavender for the first time to look forward to. This story of three generations of women recalls the sweeping family saga of Middlesex, but without that pesky incest and extraneous sex organs. Kidding aside, I find myself finally understanding what I thought were bookseller cliches because of this book: I intentionally slowed down at the end of the story to make it last longer, I'm wondering how much time I should give myself before I reread it, and I'm picturing the readers for this book and testing out in my head what I'm going to say to them. Summary: A layered story of three generations leading up to the birth of a girl born with bird wings, and all of the wonder and angst that comes with them. Why you'll love this, short version: Magical realism isn't for everyone, but this book is. Why you'll love this, long version: I usually loathe magical realism (people can't be chairs, Aimee Bender!!) but I truly, truly loved Ava Lavender. ![]()
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