When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo

When We Were Birds

Ayanna Lloyd Banwo

fiction literary magical realism romance emotional mysterious medium-paced

304 pages | first published 2022

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A mythic love story set in Trinidad, Ayanna Lloyd Banwo’s radiant debut introduces two unforgettable outsiders brought together by their connection with the dead. In the old house on a hill, where the city meets the rainforest, Yejide’s mother is...
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Summary of 422 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
mysterious 66%
reflective 46%
dark 45%
tense 27%
sad 25%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 17%
challenging 14%
inspiring 7%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 31%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 10% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.9

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