The White Bird Passes by Jessie Kesson

The White Bird Passes

Jessie Kesson

153 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set in the backstreets of Elgin in the 1920's, this is the story of a young girl growing up in 'the Lane.' Poor, crowded and dirty - but full of life and excitement - the Lane is the only home Janie MacVean has ever known. It is a place where, des...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 85%
hopeful 57%
sad 57%
dark 42%
funny 42%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

fast 37%
slow 37%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.67

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