Blueback by Tim Winton

Blueback

Tim Winton

147 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
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From the day he is born, Abel Jackson lives for and from the sea. Throughout his childhood, Abel and his mother depend upon the quiet and bountiful waters along the coast of Western Australia for their very livelihood. Early on, while diving for a...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 429 reviews

Moods

reflective: 64%

inspiring: 62%

emotional: 54%

hopeful: 45%

adventurous: 30%

lighthearted: 27%

relaxing: 19%

sad: 12%

challenging: 9%

informative: 4%

mysterious: 4%

tense: 3%

funny: 1%

Pace

46% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
46% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

89% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

12% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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