Flock: First Nations Stories Then and Now by Ellen van Neerven

Flock: First Nations Stories Then and Now

Ellen van Neerven with Herb Wharton, Samuel Wagan Watson, Jared Thomas, Mykaela Saunders, Bryan Andy, Adam Thompson, Archie Weller, Alf Taylor, Gayle Kennedy, Michael Torres, Jared Thomas, Melanie Saward, Jeanine Leane, SJ Norman, Jane Harrison, Tara June Winch, Jasmin McGaughey, Melissa Lucashenko, Tony Birch, Cassie Lynch

272 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

This wide-ranging and captivating anthology showcases both the power of First Nations writing and the satisfaction of a good short story. Curated by award-winning author Ellen van Neerven, Flock roams the landscape of Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 76%
challenging 69%
sad 53%
inspiring 38%
hopeful 30%
adventurous 23%
dark 23%
tense 23%
funny 7%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 16%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 44% | A mix: 22% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 37% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.12

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