Point of View

The point of view used in “The Aviary” by Kathleen O’Dell is third person omniscient. This point of view works well throughout the book as there are several components and underlying factors that would not be revealed otherwise. The story itself is somewhat layered and complex for a young adult mystery and only third person omniscient would allow the reader to follow and understand the activities of all of the characters as well as the dangerous and deadly events involving the tale of the Glendoveer family. It also allows for the reader to follow and understand actions and thoughts of other characters in the book as well as those events of which one single character has no knowledge.

Third person omniscient also allows the reader to know about activities and issues that occur outside of the Glendoveer mansion, such as the rumors being told...