Alex's Reviews > The Aviary

I didn't like this book AT ALL! It sounded good when I read the blurb, but once I got started it just went down hill. I was rather surprised when I saw how many good reviews this book has on Amazon.com because it isn't that good. I expected it to be a lot more creepy and tense then it was, it was a let down. Also, it seems like the author thought "Oops, this is supposed to be historical fiction, lets make them say 'Thou', 'Hearsay', and call everyone 'Dear' and that will make it sound authentic! IT DOESN"T! The ending was predictable, I knew what was going to happen from the get-go. I hated the characters and the fact that Clara talks to herself all the time. People say this book is realistic, but realistic people don't talk to themselves. The author could have said "Oh look at that secret passageway.' Thought Clara" instead of "Oh look at that secret passageway" Clara said aloud." This is a terrible book, you don't feel for the characters, her best friend is annoying and stupid. The author can't even think of interesting ways to give the girls clues, they just luckily appear at the heat of the moment. Don't even get me started on the birds and how they were able to have conversations with her. It was stupid! Don't waste your time with this. :(