Circling the Sun by Paula McLain

Circling the Sun

Paula McLain

366 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Brought to Kenya from England as a child and then abandoned by her mother, Beryl Markham is raised by both her father and the native Kipsigis tribe who share his estate. Her unconventional upbringing transforms Beryl into a bold young woman with a...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
emotional 51%
inspiring 51%
reflective 46%
informative 26%
sad 19%
challenging 14%
hopeful 12%
tense 9%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 15%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.72

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