Blueback by Tim Winton
Blueback

Tim Winton

Blueback

Tim Winton

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Abel Jackson loves to dive. He's a natural in the water. He can't remember a time when he couldn't use a mask and snorkel to glide down into the clear deep. Life is tough out at Longboat Bay. Every day the boy helps his mother earn their living fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

inspiring 63%
reflective 53%
emotional 50%
adventurous 36%
hopeful 30%
lighthearted 30%
relaxing 16%
sad 10%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 36%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 44% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.72

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