The Absence of Sparrows by Kurt Kirchmeier

The Absence of Sparrows

Kurt Kirchmeier

384 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Advance Readers CopyStranger Things meets Alfred Hitchcock in this haunting coming-of-age novel about a plague that brings the world to a halt, and one boy's belief that his town's missing sparrows can save his family.In the small town of Griever'...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

dark 57%
emotional 57%
tense 57%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 28%
challenging 28%
reflective 28%
sad 28%
hopeful 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.46

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