What we see when we look into the eyes of a bird
Ray Nayler, a science fiction novelist, explores the communication between humans and animals through his works. His latest novel, Palaces of the Crow, tells the story of teenagers aided by intelligent crows during World War II. Nayler emphasizes the importance of understanding animals on their own terms rather than anthropomorphizing them.
- ▪Ray Nayler's new novel focuses on teenagers and crows during the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
- ▪His previous works include themes of communication with intelligent octopuses and resurrected wooly mammoths.
- ▪Nayler's writing reflects a belief in appreciating the distinctness of animals rather than viewing them through a human lens.
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| Original publisher | Vox |
| Canonical URL | https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/489307/ray-nayler-palaces-crow-profile |
| Publication time | 2026-05-22T08:00:00-04:00 |
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Future PerfectWhat we see when we look into the eyes of a birdA sci-fi novelist ponders the mysteries of the animal mind.by Jacob BroganMay 22, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCShareGiftRay Nayler, author of Palaces of the Crow, which was released in March. Anna KuznetsovaJacob Brogan Jacob Brogan is a deputy editor for Vox’s Future Perfect section.On a cool April morning at the height of Washington, DC’s always brief spring, the science fiction novelist Ray Nayler and I found ourselves in a staring contest with the world’s heaviest flying bird.
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