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A review by owlishone
The Sunlight Pilgrims: A Novel by Jenni Fagan
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I expected a book about an environmental catastrophe, but this is actually a sweet character-driven family story set against a backdrop of environmental catastrophe. Gentle & tender, and also dark, with loads of atmosphere and plenty of unexpected, sparkly grace-note moments sprinkled in.
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicide, Transphobia, and Death of parent