The Whispering Muse by Sjón

The Whispering Muse

Sjón with Victoria Cribb (Translator)

143 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous reflective medium-paced
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Already celebrated far beyond his native Iceland, the novels of Sjón arrive on waves of praise from writers, critics, and readers worldwide. Sjón has won countless international awards and earned ringing comparisons to Borges, Calvino, and Iceland...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
challenging 41%
funny 41%
mysterious 41%
dark 25%
reflective 25%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.32

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