Songs of Irie by Asha Ashanti Bromfield

Songs of Irie

Asha Ashanti Bromfield with Asha Ashanti Bromfield (Narrator)

11 hours, 6 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult dark emotional tense medium-paced

Description

Perfect for fans of The Black Kids, Songs of Irie is a sweeping coming-of-age novel from Asha Bromfield about a friendship struggling to survive amidst the Jamaican civil unrest of the 1970s.It's 1976 and Jamaica is on fire. The country is on the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
tense 68%
sad 57%
dark 47%
challenging 44%
informative 39%
inspiring 39%
reflective 34%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 18%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 18% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.31

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