The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson

The Star Side of Bird Hill

Naomi Jackson

304 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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Two sisters are suddenly sent from their home in Brooklyn to Barbados to live with their grandmother, in Naomi Jackson's stunning debut novel This lyrical novel of community, betrayal, and love centers on an unforgettable matriarchal family in Bar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 395 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 68%
sad 37%
hopeful 25%
challenging 18%
inspiring 18%
dark 12%
funny 12%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 31%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.9

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