Reviews

The Color of the Sun by David Almond

longshelf's review against another edition

2.0

I really didn’t like it that much. The plot.... He searches for a murderer (who wasn’t a murderer, by the way) and meets a dead man and his dog. I have no idea why I forced myself to read this to the end. The ending was actually sort of sweet.

Writing: 3 stars
Plot: 1 stars
Characters: 3 stars
Overall: 2,3 stars out of 5

harper11's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Violence

Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer

evedevlin's review against another edition

emotional reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

hayleybeale's review

2.0

When the body of a teen boy is found, Davie sets out towards the top of the hill outside his village looking for the suspected murderer, encountering many people along the way. Though lyrical and atmospheric, the setting, meandering pace, and general weirdness will likely limit its appeal to American teen readers. See my full review here.

Thanks to Candlewick for the review copy.

carolineroche's review against another edition

5.0

As with all of Almond’s books, this is a beautiful, lyrical story. It tells of one day in the life of Davie, who travels the countryside around his home on a hot summer’s day - a momentous day, as one of his classmates has been killed. The story conveys the sense of menace, of grief for the loss of Davie’s own father, and of wonder at the natural world around him. The day ends happily, but Davie has been changed by all he encounters. Recommended read!

munchkinator's review against another edition

2.0

1 star because it was really fast to read so I didn't need to struggle through it.

1 star because the ending was OK.

btpbookclub's review against another edition

4.0

This was one off my library pile and was a breathe of fresh air to read! Different. Refreshing. Perfect for young adult fans. It is a short read at just over 200 pages but a brilliant read. Well written. It was a nominee for the Costa book awards and it deserved it.
The story follows a young boy Davie on an adventure, a wander. Where will it take him? What will he see? Who will he bump into? There’s a stabbing in the town but it’s not as it seems. You see life through davies eyes throughout his days adventure. I loved reading this one. An easy read that can be read in one setting. I love the cover too.
A well deserved four stars. Highly recommend.

sarahj76's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

thebookishnerd_'s review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

cookiedoughicecream's review

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0