The Core of the Sun by Johanna Sinisalo

The Core of the Sun

Johanna Sinisalo

303 pages • first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction speculative fiction dark mysterious medium-paced
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From the author of the Finlandia Award-winning novel Troll: A Love Story, The Core of the Sun further cements Johanna Sinisalo's reputation as a master of literary speculative fiction and of her country's unique take on it, dubbed "Finnish weird."...

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Community Reviews Summary of 620 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
mysterious 50%
tense 41%
reflective 32%
adventurous 28%
emotional 24%
challenging 18%
funny 17%
sad 14%
hopeful 6%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 30%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 39% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.89

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