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
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‘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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Community Reviews

3.27
based on 199 reviews

Moods

reflective: 68%

adventurous: 63%

emotional: 47%

mysterious: 42%

lighthearted: 36%

hopeful: 31%

inspiring: 26%

relaxing: 21%

sad: 21%

dark: 10%

funny: 10%

challenging: 5%

Pace

15% of readers chose fast
15% of readers chose medium
70% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
11% of readers chose A mix
72% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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