The Absence of Sparrows by Kurt Kirchmeier

The Absence of Sparrows

Kurt Kirchmeier

372 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Advance Readers CopyStranger Things meets Alfred Hitchcock in this haunting coming-of-age novel about a plague that brings the world to a halt, and one boy's belief that his town's missing sparrows can save his family.In the small town of Griever'...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
emotional 66%
tense 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
hopeful 16%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.58

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