In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters

In the Shadow of Blackbirds

Cat Winters

387 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult mysterious fast-paced
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In 1918, the world seems on the verge of apocalypse. Americans roam the streets in gauze masks to ward off the deadly Spanish influenza, and the government ships young men to the front lines of a brutal war, creating an atmosphere of fear and conf...

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Moods

mysterious 82%
dark 68%
emotional 48%
tense 48%
adventurous 37%
sad 37%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 24% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

3.84

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