Bluejay in the Attic is a captivating, thought-provoking, and highly contemporary read. Throughout Andy’s travels, there is a compelling honesty with his reflections on society and its impact on him throughout his journey. The development of Andy’s character creates a fascination and a compulsion that carries the reader to the edge of their seat beyond the final moments. The authorial voice is transfixing, evoking eras of history, and each layer of this evolving journey further engrosses the reader. Supported by a nuanced and complex cast and a layered narrative, Bluejay in the Attic is undoubtedly a well-written and beautifully crafted novel worthy of attention.
Did I have to read this book for school? Yes. Am I mad about it? Absolutely not. This book was captivating in a way I didn’t think possible considering I have never been into hiking, let alone hiking an insane trail like Bird. However this book is about so much more than just hiking. It’s about self discovery, and family and trauma and grief and it’s beautiful and wonderful and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t sob at the end of it. Seriously read this book. It’s incredible.