The Sun Walks Down by Fiona McFarlane

The Sun Walks Down

Fiona McFarlane with Emma Jones (Narrator)

12 hours, 57 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark hopeful sad medium-paced

Description

A masterful novel by the prize-winning author of The Night Guest and The High Places, an epic tale of revelation, history, myth, love and art.In September 1883, the South Australian town of Fairly huddles under strange, vivid sunsets. Six-year-old...

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Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
emotional 50%
mysterious 46%
adventurous 42%
tense 37%
dark 22%
sad 20%
hopeful 18%
challenging 16%
informative 12%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 40%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 38% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 32% | No: 32% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 30%

Average rating

3.79

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