The Bird King

The Bird King is a 2019 fantasy novel by writer G. Willow Wilson.[1] Set in 1491, the novel takes place in the Emirate of Granada during the territory's final days. The story concerns the flight of Fatima and Hassan, a concubine and mapmaker, respectively, from service to the Emirate's last sultan.[2]

The Bird King
AuthorG. Willow Wilson

According to literary review aggregator Book Marks, the novel received mostly "Rave" reviews.[3] Laura Miller, writing for Slate, praised the novel for its "[...] rare portrayal of a platonic love fiercer than any of its erotic counterparts."[4]

References
  1. Barton, Emily (19 April 2019). "G. Willow Wilson Reimagines the Last Days of Moorish Spain". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  2. El-Mohtar, Amal (17 March 2019). "Building A Home Of Stories In 'The Bird King'". NPR. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  3. "The Bird King". Bookmarks. LitHub. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  4. Miller, Laura (22 March 2019). "Escape From the Empire". Slate. Retrieved 31 May 2019.


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