Blueback by Tim Winton

Blueback

Tim Winton

1 hour, 24 minutes 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 216 reviews

Moods

inspiring 61%
reflective 53%
emotional 50%
adventurous 38%
lighthearted 34%
hopeful 30%
relaxing 19%
sad 11%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 40%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 38% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 89% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.69

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