Barn 8
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This was an interesting story full of frustrated hopes, loss, hubris, futility and chickens. Lots and lots of chickens. I liked the structure In that you got glimpses of what had happened in the past and what would happen in the future as ellipses within the main narrative.
In a world where most of our POV characters overcome all odds to become ___ , Barn 8 forges a new path. Things are hard, characters are not feeling or doing well, we are forced to think about motivation and mental illness and hard choices. I walk away thinking I probably have a new perspective on things now, but whatever that is, it is still unsettled in my head.
There is a small little aside story with a chicken as the POV character, and that is another bit altogether. The book has humor, but it also has some real tragic stuff that we get to deal with.
Loved this book. I learned a lot about chickens, Ag, and animal rights in general. I liked the characters, and their collective penchant towards action in the face of ruthless insignificance. I loved Janey, and her split-self identity. All and all, really good.
