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A review by karlakayjenniges
In the Arctic Sun by Rowan Hill
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"Light only had meaning with dark to punctuate it."
Set deep in the remote Alaskan wilderness, during the days of uninterrupted daylight where sleep doesn't come easy and the sounds from the silence play with the deep recesses of the mind. We are introduced to our protagonist, Sarah. Recently separated, she is living alone when she begins to hear and see things and comes to believe an ancient creature is living deep in the darkness of her basement. Sadly no one believes her and her sanity is questioned as her world spirals into fear and confusion.
The deep remoteness can be felt along with the anxiety and the build up of suspense. My mind was questioning the protagonists mental capacity as the decisions she was making became more and more unsettling. Although the sun was shining the creature exudes this consuming darkness and casts a dark shadow spreading out towards a foreboding doom.
The ending was perfection and had my mind reeling with thoughts long after finishing.
Great debut!
Set deep in the remote Alaskan wilderness, during the days of uninterrupted daylight where sleep doesn't come easy and the sounds from the silence play with the deep recesses of the mind. We are introduced to our protagonist, Sarah. Recently separated, she is living alone when she begins to hear and see things and comes to believe an ancient creature is living deep in the darkness of her basement. Sadly no one believes her and her sanity is questioned as her world spirals into fear and confusion.
The deep remoteness can be felt along with the anxiety and the build up of suspense. My mind was questioning the protagonists mental capacity as the decisions she was making became more and more unsettling. Although the sun was shining the creature exudes this consuming darkness and casts a dark shadow spreading out towards a foreboding doom.
The ending was perfection and had my mind reeling with thoughts long after finishing.
Great debut!