The Yellow Bird Sings
The Yellow Bird Sings
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Poland • 1940s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner centers on a Jewish mother and her daughter hiding during World War II in Nazi-occupied Poland. The story highlights the mother's efforts to keep her daughter silent and safe, using music and imagination to cope with their harrowing circumstances. The narrative explores themes of survival, resilience, and the bond between mother and child.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Contemplative
Emotional
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner is hailed for its lyrical prose and emotional depth, vividly depicting a mother-daughter bond through adversity. While praised for its compelling narrative and historical context, some critics note occasional pacing issues. The novel effectively captures resilience amidst harrowing circumstances, resonating powerfully with readers.
Who Should Read The Yellow Bird Sings?
A reader interested in The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner would likely enjoy poignant narratives of resilience set during WWII, similar to The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. This reader appreciates deeply emotional stories that feature strong mother-daughter bonds and themes of survival and hope.
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Novel • Fiction
Poland • 1940s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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