The Blue Sky by Galsan Tschinag

The Blue Sky

Galsan Tschinag

fiction travel reflective slow-paced

209 pages | first published 1997

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In the Altai Mountains of northern Mongolia, the nomadic Tuvan people s ancient way of life is colliding with the relentless influence of the modern world. For a young shepherd boy, the confrontation comes in stages. First, his older siblings leav...
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Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 54%
sad 54%
informative 45%
adventurous 27%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.78

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