Tiny Sunbirds, Far Away by Christie Watson

Tiny Sunbirds, Far Away

Christie Watson

438 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in the Niger Delta, Tiny Sunbirds, Far Away is the witty and beautifully written story of one family’s attempt to survive a new life they could never have imagined, struggling to find a deeper sense of identity along the way.When their mother ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 71%
hopeful 57%
informative 42%
inspiring 42%
reflective 42%
challenging 28%
adventurous 14%
dark 14%
funny 14%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.95

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