When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle

When the Sky Falls

Phil Earle

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced

320 pages | first published 2021

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Inspired by a true story. It's 1940, and Joseph has been packed off to stay with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no great fondness for children. To Joseph's amazement, she owns the rundown city zoo where Joseph meets Adonis, a huge silverback gorilla. A...
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Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
sad 74%
adventurous 44%
tense 34%
inspiring 32%
hopeful 30%
reflective 30%
challenging 20%
dark 12%
informative 10%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 19%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.14

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