Tiny Sunbirds, Far Away by Christie Watson

Tiny Sunbirds, Far Away

Christie Watson

438 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set in the Niger Delta, Tiny Sunbirds, Far Away is the witty and beautifully written story of one family’s attempt to survive a new life they could never have imagined, struggling to find a deeper sense of identity along the way.When their mother ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
hopeful 61%
sad 61%
reflective 46%
challenging 38%
informative 38%
inspiring 38%
adventurous 15%
dark 15%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 84%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.03

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