The Sundial by Shirley Jackson

The Sundial

Shirley Jackson

222 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Mrs Halloran has inherited the great Halloran house on the death of her son, much to the disgust of her daughter-in-law, the delight of her wicked granddaughter, and the confusion of the rest of the household. But when the original owner - long de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 668 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
mysterious 77%
funny 70%
tense 30%
reflective 25%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 7%
challenging 6%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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