Mouthful of Birds by Samanta Schweblin

Mouthful of Birds

Samanta Schweblin

240 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction horror magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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Superb -- VogueWhat makes Schweblin so startling as a writer, however, what makes her rare and important, is that she is impelled not by mere talent or ambition but by vision. -- New York TimesA powerful, eerily unsettling story collection from a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,171 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 65%
tense 43%
challenging 34%
reflective 24%
emotional 16%
sad 8%
adventurous 7%
funny 6%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 30%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

N/A: 35% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 18% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.57

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