Circling the Sun by Paula McLain

Circling the Sun

Paula McLain

366 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Brought to Kenya from England as a child and then abandoned by her mother, Beryl Markham is raised by both her father and the native Kipsigis tribe who share his estate. Her unconventional upbringing transforms Beryl into a bold young woman with a...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 52%
inspiring 52%
reflective 40%
informative 28%
sad 20%
challenging 17%
hopeful 17%
tense 8%
dark 2%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 24%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.73

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