The Sundial by Shirley Jackson

The Sundial

Shirley Jackson

fiction classics horror dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

245 pages | first published 1958

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Aunt Fanny knows when the world will end....Aunt Fanny has always been somewhat peculiar. No one is surprised that while the Halloran clan gathers at the crumbling old mansion for a funeral she wanders off to the secret garden. But when she report...
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Summary of 630 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
mysterious 77%
funny 69%
tense 32%
reflective 26%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
challenging 6%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.8

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