Tail of the Blue Bird by Nii Ayikwei Parkes

Tail of the Blue Bird

Nii Ayikwei Parkes

176 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

Sonokrom, a village in the Ghanaian hinterland, has not changed for thousands of years. Here, the men and women speak the language of the forest, drink aphrodisiacs with their palm wine and walk alongside the spirits of their ancestors. The discov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
reflective 45%
dark 36%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
informative 22%
inspiring 22%
emotional 18%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 36%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.88

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