Reviews

Sundial, by Catriona Ward

alexis_maturana's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

vivacious_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

raforall's review against another edition

4.0

Full review in the January 1 & 15 2022 issue of Booklist and on the blog here: https://raforall.blogspot.com/2022/01/what-im-reading-booklist-january-2022.html [link live 1/14/22]

Notes:

Three Words That Describe This Book: original, constant tension, dual timelines

This is a perfect suggestion for fans of VIoLET by Scott Thomas or BABY TEETH by Zoe Stage.

Also vibes of THE VEGETARIAN by Han Kang

A textbook example of psychological horror today.

spookimom's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

blair_wolff's review against another edition

4.0

The ending

wol_al's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

oribunny's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

hopeforbooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

katyannreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Injury/injury detail, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness

mickeyzbookz's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0