The Gloaming by Kirsty Logan

The Gloaming

Gracekeepers

Kirsty Logan

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ magical realism emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

'The best lives leave a mark.' Mara's island is one of stories and magic, but every story ends in the same way. She will finish her days on the cliff, turned to stone and gazing out at the horizon like all the islanders before her. Mara's parents ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 605 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
mysterious 70%
reflective 52%
sad 47%
adventurous 22%
dark 22%
hopeful 9%
challenging 8%
tense 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 42%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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