The Absence of Sparrows by Kurt Kirchmeier

The Absence of Sparrows

Kurt Kirchmeier

384 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 30 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
dark 60%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 40%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.53

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