Flock: First Nations Stories Then and Now by Ellen van Neerven

Flock: First Nations Stories Then and Now

Ellen van Neerven with Herb Wharton, Samuel Wagan Watson, Jared Thomas, Mykaela Saunders, Bryan Andy, Adam Thompson, Archie Weller, Alf Taylor, Gayle Kennedy, Michael Torres, Jared Thomas, Melanie Saward, Jeanine Leane, SJ Norman, Jane Harrison, Tara June Winch, Jasmin McGaughey, Melissa Lucashenko, Tony Birch, Cassie Lynch

272 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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This wide-ranging and captivating anthology showcases both the power of First Nations writing and the satisfaction of a good short story. Curated by award-winning author Ellen van Neerven, Flock roams the landscape of Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 77%
challenging 50%
sad 45%
inspiring 36%
dark 27%
hopeful 27%
funny 18%
informative 18%
tense 18%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 15%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | N/A: 33% | Character: 20% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

N/A: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 42% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

4.13

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