Ghost River by Tony Birch

Ghost River

Tony Birch

304 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction literary emotional slow-paced
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Ghost River is ideal for readers who appreciate emotionally resonant literary fiction exploring themes of resilience, community bonds, and the intersection of personal struggles with social and cultural power dynamics.

Description

The highly anticipated new novel from the Miles Franklin-shortlisted author of Blood 'You find yourself down at the bottom of the river, for some it's time to give into her. But other times, young fellas like you two, you got to fight your way bac...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 69 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 75%

dark: 62%

emotional: 62%

tense: 50%

reflective: 37%

sad: 25%

funny: 12%

hopeful: 12%

informative: 12%

inspiring: 12%


Pace

77% of readers chose medium
22% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
44% of readers chose A mix
44% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

16% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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