Not Before Sundown by Johanna Sinisalo

Not Before Sundown

Johanna Sinisalo

214 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

Mikael, a young gay photographer, finds near his apartment block a small, man-like creature. It is a troll, a beast familiar to us from Scandinavian mythology where, through the ages, it has been used to frighten children. The first thing he does ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 516 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 60%
tense 42%
adventurous 25%
emotional 17%
reflective 17%
sad 15%
challenging 10%
informative 7%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 42%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.39

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