The Gloaming by Melanie Finn

The Gloaming

Melanie Finn

308 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark slow-paced

Description

Pilgrim's husband left her for another woman, stranding her in a Swiss town where she is involved in an accident that leaves three children dead. Cleared of responsibility though overcome with guilt, she absconds to Africa, befriending a series of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

dark 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.94

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