The Core of the Sun by Johanna Sinisalo

The Core of the Sun

Johanna Sinisalo

302 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction dystopian speculative fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

From the author of the Finlandia Award-winning novel Troll: A Love Story, The Core of the Sun further cements Johanna Sinisalo’s reputation as a master of literary speculative fiction and of her country’s unique take on it, dubbed “Finnish weird.”...

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Community Reviews Summary of 369 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
mysterious 47%
tense 40%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
adventurous 21%
emotional 19%
funny 19%
sad 11%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 27%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 32% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | No: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.85

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