The Weight of Feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore

The Weight of Feathers

Anna-Marie McLemore

319 pages • first pub 2015 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

For twenty years, the Palomas and the Corbeaus have been rivals and enemies, locked in an escalating feud for over a generation. Both families make their living as traveling performers in competing shows—the Palomas swimming in mermaid exhibitions...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,372 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
hopeful 43%
mysterious 42%
reflective 39%
adventurous 28%
tense 20%
inspiring 18%
sad 15%
dark 14%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 26%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.8

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