Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen

Other Birds

Sarah Addison Allen

304 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways. Right off the coast of South Carolina, on Mallow Island, The Dellawisp sits—a stunning cobblestone building shaped like a horeshoe and named aft...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,264 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
hopeful 67%
reflective 50%
mysterious 49%
lighthearted 32%
inspiring 27%
sad 16%
funny 13%
adventurous 9%
relaxing 8%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 18%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24%

Average rating

4.08

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