Birds of a Lesser Paradise by Megan Mayhew Bergman

Birds of a Lesser Paradise

Megan Mayhew Bergman with Cassandra Campbell (Narrator)

7 hours, 28 minutes first pub 2012 (editions)

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An “astonishing debut collection, by a writer reminiscent of such greats as Alice Munro, Elizabeth Strout, and even Chekhov” (Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants), focusing on women navigating relationships with humans, animals, and the natu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 344 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 69%
dark 38%
sad 38%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
funny 15%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 18% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.82

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