The Sundial by Shirley Jackson

The Sundial

Shirley Jackson

245 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 720 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 78%
funny 70%
tense 28%
reflective 24%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 6%
challenging 5%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 45%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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