The Gloaming by Kirsty Logan

The Gloaming

Gracekeepers

Kirsty Logan

fiction lgbtqia+ magical realism emotional mysterious slow-paced

320 pages | first published 2018

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Mara’s island is one of stories and magic. She knows she’ll eventually end her days atop the cliff, turned to stone and gazing out at the horizon like all the villagers that went before her, drawn by the otherworldly call of the sea. Her whole fam...
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Summary of 549 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
mysterious 69%
reflective 53%
sad 49%
adventurous 23%
dark 20%
hopeful 11%
challenging 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 43%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.84

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