The Core of the Sun by Johanna Sinisalo

The Core of the Sun

Johanna Sinisalo

302 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

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 623 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
mysterious 50%
tense 42%
reflective 31%
adventurous 28%
emotional 23%
challenging 18%
funny 17%
sad 14%
hopeful 6%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 39% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.89

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