The Casket of Time by Andri Snær Magnason

The Casket of Time

Andri Snær Magnason with Björg Árnadóttir (Translator), Andrew Cauthery (Translator)

259 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Casket of Time is a fantastical tale of time travel and environmental calamity.Teenage Sigrun is sick of all the apocalyptic news about the “situation” and, worse, her parents’ obsession with it. Sigrun’s family—along with everyone else—decide...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
adventurous 57%
emotional 57%
inspiring 42%
challenging 28%
hopeful 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.97

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