Birds in the Mouth by Samanta Schweblin

Birds in the Mouth

Samanta Schweblin

17 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction horror magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

A creative writing teacher helps teens articulate their hopes and fears, lives and possibilities through writing. Includes ideas for getting started, explorting feelings, solving problems, becoming a better writer, revising, connecting with other ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,147 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 64%
tense 43%
challenging 33%
reflective 23%
emotional 16%
sad 8%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 30%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 35% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 18% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.58

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