In the Winter Dark by Tim Winton

In the Winter Dark

Tim Winton

132 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective medium-paced
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Tim Winton's classic novella about the insidious grip of fear. In the Winter Dark is spellbinding.Night falls. In a lonely valley called the Sink, four people prepare for a quiet evening. Then in his orchard, Murray Jaccob sees a moving shadow. Ac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 78%
tense 64%
challenging 35%
reflective 28%
emotional 21%
sad 21%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 23%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.25

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