The Core of the Sun by Johanna Sinisalo

The Core of the Sun

Johanna Sinisalo with Lola Rogers (Translator), Lola Rogers (Translator)

fiction dystopian speculative fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced

304 pages | first published 2013

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From the author of the Finlandia Award-winning novel Troll: A Love Story, The Core of the Sun further cements Johanna Sinisalo's reputation as a master of literary speculative fiction and of her country's unique take on it, dubbed "Finnish weird."...
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Summary of 339 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
mysterious 48%
tense 41%
reflective 29%
adventurous 21%
challenging 21%
emotional 19%
funny 19%
sad 12%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 31% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 35% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.85

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