The Colour of the Sun by David Almond

The Colour of the Sun

David Almond

240 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery young adult mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

‘The day is long, the World is wide, you’re young and free.’One hot summer morning, Davie steps bonding out of his front door. A boy has been killed, and Davie thinks he might know who is responsible. He turns away from the gossip and excitement a...

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Moods

reflective 83%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 41%
lighthearted 33%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 16%
dark 8%
funny 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

slow 84%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.33

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