Book Summary and Reviews of The Bird House by Kelly Simmons

Media Reviews

"Simmons...smoothly shifts between past and present in her complex and poignant second novel, told from the point of view of a courageous woman suffering from dementia." - Publishers Weekly

"Simmons's second novel (after Standing Still) is a great title for book groups that enjoy fiction with strong female characters. It may also appeal to fans of Lisa Genova's Still Alice." - Library Journal

"Moving back and forth between the present and the past, Ann struggles to tell her story to readers, her daughter, and herself. As Ann and her tightly wound daughter-in-law do an uneasy dance, they come to discover what they have in common and, in fact, what almost all mothers have in common." - Booklist

"Starred Review. ... Simmons' exposition is so sparing ... that the book's resolution is needlessly opaque. ... Hope at the bottom of the box, not least for more from this talented author." - Kirkus

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Kelly Simmons

Kelly Simmons is the author of the novels Standing Still, The Bird House and One More Day. She is a member of WFWA, The Liars Club and Tall Poppy Writers. She lives with her family outside Philadelphia. More info at kellysimmonsbooks.com

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