Other Birds

Other Birds cover
Good Books rating 3.67
Technical
  • ID: 3668
  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-10-18
  • ISBN: 9781250019875
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
  • Published: 2023-09-05
  • Reviews: 3

Down a narrow alley in Mallow Island, South Carolina, lies The Dellawisp, a cobblestone building with a mystical aura and turquoise birds called Dellawisps. Zoey Hennessey arrives to claim her late mother's apartment and meets a cast of quirky neighbors, including a runaway girl, a grieving chef, estranged sisters, and three ghosts. Each resident harbors secrets and unresolved pasts, and when a neighbor dies under mysterious circumstances, Zoey is drawn into a web of intrigue involving missing pages from a legendary writer's work. As she uncovers the building's secrets, Zoey and her neighbors must confront their deepest fears and learn to trust each other to heal from their pasts. /n/nThe novel is filled with magical realism, blending the real and the imaginary in a delightful and atmospheric tale. Sarah Addison Allen weaves a story of love, mystery, and self-discovery, showing how the right connections can guide us home.

Reviews
Fun Fandom Blog · 2023-03-08
mediocre 2.50

The book was a middle-of-the-road read that was fine but somewhat boring at times. Overall, it was a nice book but not particularly memorable.

This reviewer found the book to be a bit of a mixed bag. While they appreciated the overall narrative and found it to be a nice read, they also felt that it was somewhat boring at times. The story did not leave a lasting impression, and they felt it landed somewhere in the middle in terms of enjoyment and engagement.


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    Other Birds landed somewhere in the middle.

    It was fine. I was a little bored at times, but on the whole it was a nice book.

    It's a story that's easy to read but not particularly memorable.

One Reading Nurse · 2022-10-06
wonderful 4.00

The book is a wonderful exploration of magical realism, stories, secrets, and acceptance. It is packed with great characters and themes that resonate deeply.

This reviewer praised the book for its rich themes of magical realism, stories, and acceptance. They found the characters to be well-developed and the themes to be deeply resonant. The exploration of secrets and the ghosts we hold onto adds a layer of depth to the narrative, making it a compelling read.


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    This is a wonderful magical realism book about stories, secrets, acceptance, and the ghosts we hold onto.

    It's packed full of great characters and themes that resonate deeply.

    The story is a beautiful tapestry of interconnected lives and emotions.

Leah's Little Pleasures · 2022-08-30
enchanting 4.50

The book is an enchanting tale filled with magical realism and moments of pure love. It blends the real and the imaginary in a captivating way.

This reviewer found the book to be a delightful escape into a world where magical realism and heartfelt emotions intertwine. They appreciated the way the story seamlessly blends the real and the imaginary, creating a captivating narrative that lingers in the mind. The themes of love and acceptance are woven beautifully throughout the story, making it a memorable read.


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    An enchanting tale filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won't let you go.

    Between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take your breath away.

    It's a story that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.