The Language of Birds by Jill Dawson

The Language of Birds

Jill Dawson

272 pages first pub 2019 (view editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious slow-paced
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A hypnotic and thought-provoking novel inspired by the sensational Lord Lucan case, by the Orange Prize-shortlisted author of Fred & Edie. In the summer of 1974, Mandy River arrives in London to make a fresh start and begins working as nanny ...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 101 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

sad: 75%

mysterious: 62%

reflective: 62%

tense: 62%

emotional: 50%

challenging: 18%

adventurous: 6%

informative: 6%

inspiring: 6%

relaxing: 6%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
81% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

41% of readers chose A mix
58% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

92% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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