The Boy with a Bird in His Chest by Emme Lund

The Boy with a Bird in His Chest

Emme Lund

320 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Suddenly, Owen is forced to flee the home that had once felt so confining and hide in plain sight with his uncle and cousin in Washington. There, he feels the joy of finding a family among friends; of sharing the bird in his chest and being embrac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 60%
hopeful 51%
sad 50%
inspiring 33%
adventurous 27%
funny 23%
tense 22%
challenging 18%
dark 16%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 38%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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