When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo

When We Were Birds

Ayanna Lloyd Banwo

304 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism romance emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

A mythic love story set in Trinidad, Ayanna Lloyd Banwo’s radiant debut introduces two unforgettable outsiders brought together by their connection with the dead. In the old house on a hill, where the city meets the rainforest, Yejide’s mother is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,064 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
emotional 65%
dark 47%
reflective 46%
hopeful 24%
sad 24%
tense 23%
adventurous 17%
challenging 17%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 33%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.86

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