Songbirds by Christy Lefteri

Songbirds

Christy Lefteri

fiction literary dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

336 pages | first published 2021

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From the prize-winning author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo, a stunning novel about the disappearance of a Sri Lankan nanny and how the most vulnerable people find their voices.“It began with a crunch of leaves and earth. So early, so cold, the branc...
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Summary of 484 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 75%
reflective 55%
mysterious 51%
dark 45%
challenging 32%
informative 26%
tense 18%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 31%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 31% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.06

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