Birds of Prey by Wilbur Smith

Birds of Prey

Courtney #9

Wilbur Smith

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fiction historical adventurous fast-paced

Description

A simple mission. A battle for their lives. It is 1667, and the war between the Dutch and the English continues apace. Sir Francis Courtney, his son Hal and their crew are carried around the southern tip of the African colonies by the good ship La...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 50%
tense 50%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.86

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