In Raven Girl,
Audrey Niffenegger (author of The Time
Traveler's Wife) tells a story about the child of a raven and postman, a
raven born in a girl's body who longs to fly. Written as a collaboration for a
new ballet with Royal Ballet Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor (Raven Girl ran May 24-June 8), gives us a fascinating new fairytale, deep, dark,
and wonderful. Niffenegger's stunning and evocative illustrations support this
beautiful narrative of longing and transformation. This modern and wholly new
piece delivers a quiet heroin who seeks her own fulfillment, eschewing the
savior white knight to subtly twist the trope. Our Raven Girl finds her peace
through her own agency, with grace and determination.
We dwell within Niffenegger's world briefly in this short
novelette, but the impact proves satisfying and her characters remain
memorable, long after the cover is closed. A gorgeous book and story, with the
depth to hold up to multiple readings, I highly recommend you add Raven Girl to your library.
