230 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444756128
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Sceptre
Publication date: 06 September 2012
Description
With profound emotional insight, especially into the effects of a hidden war on mothers and families at home, The Yellow Birds is a groundbreaking novel about the costs of war that is destined to become a classic."The war tried to kill us in the s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,163 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
dark 68%
reflective 68%
challenging 42%
tense 34%
adventurous 13%
informative 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 31% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicidal thoughts, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism
230 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444756128
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Sceptre
Publication date: 06 September 2012
Description
With profound emotional insight, especially into the effects of a hidden war on mothers and families at home, The Yellow Birds is a groundbreaking novel about the costs of war that is destined to become a classic."The war tried to kill us in the s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,163 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
dark 68%
reflective 68%
challenging 42%
tense 34%
adventurous 13%
informative 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 31% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicidal thoughts, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism