Swallow the Air by Tara June Winch

Swallow the Air

Tara June Winch

216 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction literary young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Its poetic yet visceral style announced the arrival afresh and exciting new talent. This 10th anniversary edition celebrates its important contribution to Australian literature.When May's mother dies suddenly, she and her brother Billy are taken i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 81%
challenging 60%
sad 55%
dark 41%
hopeful 32%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 11%
informative 6%
tense 6%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 36%
fast 31%
slow 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.83

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