Where the Irises Bloom : Book review


Book Review

Title: Where the Irises Bloom 
Author:Will Lowrey
Genre: Fiction

Being a cat lover, I couldn't resist reading this one. 

Where the Irises bloom is the story of an unlikely camaraderie that develops between 2  abandoned living beings and how they find solace in each other during the frigid winter season. 

The story is narrated from the point of view of a kitten named Fern who finds herself orphaned overnight. Frightened and alone in the cruel unrelenting world of humans, she struggles to survive the bustling city life. Going past the noisy trains, tall buildings, hiding in the corner of bridges, she eventually seeks comfort from a homeless man huddled by an old tavern. 

The book deals with the premises of fear and loneliness. It portrays the picture of the big bad world and its attitude towards lonely souls. While there is cruelty towards stray animals, there exists an equal amount of kindness meted out by some good samaritans. 

The author is lucid and vivid with his descriptions of the city and the neighborhood, almost making them seem like silent characters in the book. It evokes a great deal of emotions from the reader, particularly animal lovers and those with a tender heart. Some instances tend to remind one of  Jack London's 'The Call of the Wild'. 

Where the Irises bloom is an endearing tale of hope, survival and learning to trust your instincts. It leaves you with an unsettling feeling. At the same time, it emphasizes the fact of always finding light at the end of the tunnel.

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