The Boy with a Bird in His Chest by Emme Lund

The Boy with a Bird in His Chest

Emme Lund

320 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced
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Suddenly, Owen is forced to flee the home that had once felt so confining and hide in plain sight with his uncle and cousin in Washington. There, he feels the joy of finding a family among friends; of sharing the bird in his chest and being embrac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 55%
hopeful 49%
sad 48%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 23%
challenging 21%
funny 21%
tense 21%
dark 18%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 37%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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