The Island of Sheep by John Buchan

The Island of Sheep

Richard Hannay #5

John Buchan

207 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics mystery thriller adventurous informative mysterious fast-paced

Description

The Island of the title is situated somewhere North of Scotland. Probably based on an island in the Faroes, its isolation is a relevant factor in the plot. The story starts with a Buchan coincidence: he meets a man he has not seen for 20 years, Lo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.2

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