The Dark of the Sun by Wilbur Smith

The Dark of the Sun

Wilbur Smith

282 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction historical thriller adventurous fast-paced
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Description

Bruce Curry sets out with a trainload of mercenaries to relieve a mining town besieged by rebels in the heart of the African jungle. The journey, turns into a nightmare, softened only by Shermaine, a Belgian girl he meets and with whom he falls in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.25

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