The Blue Sky by Galsan Tschinag

The Blue Sky

Galsan Tschinag with Katharina Rout (Translator)

fiction travel reflective slow-paced

176 pages | first published 1997

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In the high Altai Mountains of northern Mongolia, a young shepherd boy comes of age, tending his family's flocks on the mountain steppes. Knowing little of the world beyond the surrounding peaks, his nomadic way of life is disrupted by modernity. ...
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Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 30%
challenging 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.78

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