Migrations

I really liked her Wild Dark Shore, its characters, its story. I am less excited about Migrations. It is a sad, dystopian tale that takes place in the Age of Mass Extinction where nearly all the animals have gone extinct. The last wolf is locked away in an extinction sanctuary. The sea turtles, big cats, rhinos, everything is long gone. Science tries to save what's left of the bees and bats and butterflies because they are pollinators and humans will go hungry without plants. Also, while I liked the characters in Wild Dark Shore, I could not say the same about the characters in Migrations, especially Franny. More could have been said about the boat crew (they are fishing illegally because most of the fish have disappeared ). The migration voyage itself is rather far-fetched. Still, it is a warning--a cautionary tale of where selfish humanity might be heading. The book is "written with sadness and regret "(for the animals that have been wiped out) "and for love for those that remain."

This is my favorite author. Her books are each very different but full of literary wizardry. The character development is subtle with a gentle unveiling of each persons soul. There are no red herrings or tricks but a simple telling of an amazing story full of humanity and emotions. I can hardly wait for the next book

I found this a really interesting read. Strong woman character but realistically flawed.

Loved the book

I didn’t give 5 stars because because of the difficulty keeping up with changes of time frame. I wish it had been writing with fewer.