The Blue Fox by Sjón

The Blue Fox

Sjón with Victoria Cribb (Translator)

115 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism reflective slow-paced
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Set against the stark backdrop of the Icelandic winter, an elusive, enigmatic fox leads a hunter on a transformative quest. At the edge of the hunter's territory, a naturalist struggles to build a life for his charge, a young woman with Down syndr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,057 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
reflective 54%
dark 47%
adventurous 35%
sad 22%
emotional 20%
challenging 14%
funny 9%
tense 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 39%
fast 37%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 28% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 36% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.6

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