Sunset Song by Lewis Grassic Gibbon

Sunset Song

A Scots Quair #1

Lewis Grassic Gibbon

272 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Divided between her love of the land and the harshness of farming life, young Chris Guthrie finally decides to stay in the rural community of her childhood. Yet World War I and the changes that follow make her a widow and mock the efforts of her y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 417 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 84%
sad 63%
challenging 30%
hopeful 30%
dark 24%
inspiring 24%
funny 12%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 39%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.92

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