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The Gloaming

Kirsty Logan
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The Gloaming

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Kirsty Logan

The Gloaming

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Magical Realism

Romance
Setting

Scottish Island • Contemporary

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Gloaming by Kirsty Logan explores the life of a family living on a magical island. As they navigate love, loss, and transformation, the narrative intertwines fairy tales and reality. Central to the story are the daughters, who face choices that will reshape their futures and the world around them.

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Fantastical

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,311 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Gloaming by Kirsty Logan offers a lyrical, atmospheric story blending fantasy and reality. Readers praise its haunting prose and rich, immersive setting that evokes deep emotions. However, some find the plot meandering and the pacing uneven. Overall, it is a beautifully crafted tale that rewards patient readers seeking an introspective experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Gloaming?

Readers who enjoy lush, lyrical prose and stories brimming with myth and magic will love The Gloaming by Kirsty Logan. Fans of Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane and Eowyn Ivey’s The Snow Child will appreciate the enchanting blend of fantasy and poignant human exploration.

4.0

2,311 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Magical Realism

Romance
Setting

Scottish Island • Contemporary

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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