The Visitors by Simon Sylvester

The Visitors

Simon Sylvester

368 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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In the tradition of Neil Gaiman and Iain Banks, Simon Sylvester brings an ancient myth to life with this lush, atmospheric coming-of-age taleNobody comes to the remote Scottish island of Bancree, and seventeen-year-old Flora can't wait to move to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 62%
adventurous 50%
sad 37%
tense 25%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.73

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