Red Shift by Alan Garner

Red Shift

Alan Garner

192 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult challenging reflective slow-paced
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A disturbing exploration of the inevitability of life. Under Orion's stars, bluesilver visions torment Tom, Macey and Thomas as they struggle with age-old forces. Distanced from each other in time, and isolated from those they live among, they are...

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Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews

Moods

challenging 85%
dark 57%
emotional 42%
mysterious 42%
reflective 42%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
tense 14%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 58%
fast 25%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.34

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