All the Birds in the Sky
- 334
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
- Nebula Award for Best Novel
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
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About the book
All the Birds in the Sky is a 2016 science fantasy novel by American writer and editor Charlie Jane Anders. It is her debut speculative fiction novel and was first published in January 2016 in the United States by Tor Books. The book is about a witch and a "techno-geek", their troubled relationship, and their attempts to save the world from disaster. The publisher described the work as "blending literary fantasy and science fiction".
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.2 across 378 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 67% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 7.6 comes out. A further +0.10 comes from the small bonus for major awards.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.3 | 20 | 5% |
| Hardcover | 7.2 | 358 | 95% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“This was a really interesting read and honestly had me hooked to finish it quickly which is why I had pushed through quick through this one. If you are looking for a different kind of scifi definitely recommend this one.”
“Two worlds collide while two people used to defining themselves by the part they play within those worlds slowly discover they are selling themselves short by adhering to the dogma of science or magic. SciFi, magical realism, and an engaging relationship. Super well crafted story.”
Frequently asked
What is All the Birds in the Sky rated?
7.6 out of 10, from 378 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is All the Birds in the Sky worth reading?
Readers give it 7.6/10 from 378 ratings in open sources.
How long does it take to read All the Birds in the Sky?
About 6 hours at an average reading pace — 334 pages.