The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson
The Star Side of Bird Hill
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Naomi Jackson
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The Star Side of Bird Hill

Naomi Jackson

304 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Two sisters are suddenly sent from their home in Brooklyn to Barbados to live with their grandmother, in this stunning debut novel This lyrical novel of community, betrayal, and love centers on an unforgettable matriarchal family in Barbados. Two ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 312 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 73%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
dark 13%
funny 13%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.88

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