To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey

To the Bright Edge of the World

Eowyn Ivey

432 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism adventurous slow-paced
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An atmospheric, transporting tale of adventure, love, and survival from the bestselling author of The Snow Child, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. In the winter of 1885, decorated war hero Colonel Allen Forrester leads a small band of men on an e...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
reflective 53%
emotional 50%
mysterious 43%
informative 36%
inspiring 34%
hopeful 25%
sad 18%
tense 14%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 47%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.11

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