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222 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143107064
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 January 2014
Description
Before there was Hill House, there was the Halloran mansion of Jackson's stunningly creepy fourth novel, The SundialWhen the Halloran clan gathers at the family home for a funeral, no one is surprised when the somewhat peculiar Aunt Fanny wanders ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,073 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
funny 73%
tense 29%
reflective 23%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 4%
sad 2%
emotional 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, ConfinementModerate
Death of parent, Dementia, AlcoholMinor
Animal death, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty
222 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143107064
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 January 2014
Description
Before there was Hill House, there was the Halloran mansion of Jackson's stunningly creepy fourth novel, The SundialWhen the Halloran clan gathers at the family home for a funeral, no one is surprised when the somewhat peculiar Aunt Fanny wanders ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,073 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
funny 73%
tense 29%
reflective 23%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 4%
sad 2%
emotional 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, ConfinementModerate
Death of parent, Dementia, AlcoholMinor
Animal death, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty