Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel

272 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Shade is a young silverwing bat, the runt of his colony. But he's determined to prove himself on the long, dangerous winter migration to Hibernaculum, millions of wingbeats to the south. During a fierce storm, he loses the others and soon faces th...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 45%
tense 40%
hopeful 30%
emotional 25%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 10%
informative 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.92

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