In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters

In the Shadow of Blackbirds

Cat Winters

387 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 83%
dark 64%
emotional 51%
tense 48%
sad 38%
adventurous 35%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 41%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 23% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

3.83

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