Soonchild by Russell Hoban

Soonchild

Russell Hoban with Alexis Deacon (Illustrator)

144 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous slow-paced
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Description

Somewhere in the Arctic Circle, Sixteen-Face John, a shaman, learns that his first child, a soonchild, cannot hear the World Songs from her mother's womb. The World Songs are what inspire all newborns to come out into the world, and John must find...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 60%
emotional 60%
reflective 60%
hopeful 40%
relaxing 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.63

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