The Color of the Sun by David Almond

The Color of the Sun

David Almond

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fiction middle grade mystery young adult mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Award-winning author David Almond pens the dreamlike tale of a boy rediscovering joy and beauty within and around him, even amid sorrow.One hot summer morning, only weeks after his father's death, Davie steps out his front door into the familiar s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 41%
lighthearted 33%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 16%
dark 8%
funny 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

slow 84%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.33

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