In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters

In the Shadow of Blackbirds

Cat Winters

400 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult mysterious fast-paced

Description

In 1918, the world seems on the verge of apocalypse. Americans roam the streets in gauze masks to ward off the deadly Spanish influenza, and the government ships young men to the front lines of a brutal war, creating an atmosphere of fear and conf...

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Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 62%
tense 51%
emotional 44%
sad 37%
adventurous 33%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 29% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

3.82

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