Grief is the Thing with Feathers Novel by Max Porter

In the wake of his wife's sudden death, a grieving father and his two young sons are visited by Crow, a menacing yet deeply nurturing bird who embodies their emotional trauma. Crow promises to stay until the family no longer needs him, acting as a chaotic babysitter, therapist, and guardian as they navigate the raw stages of loss. Through a blend of poetry and prose, the novel explores the healing power of memory and the painful, unpredictable journey of overcoming profound grief.