Der Blaue Himmel by Galsan Tschinag

Der Blaue Himmel

Galsan Tschinag

177 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

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Der Blaue Himmel by Galsan Tschinag is a poignant and introspective novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the beauty of traditional cultures, the struggles of growing up, and the unbreakable bonds of family and the natural world.

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In the Altai Mountains of northern Mongolia, the nomadic Tuvan people’s ancient way of life is colliding with the pervasive influence of modernity. For the young shepherd boy Dshurukuwaa, the confrontation comes in stages. First his older siblings...

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Community Reviews

3.57
based on 159 reviews

Moods

emotional: 70%

informative: 50%

reflective: 50%

sad: 41%

adventurous: 20%

challenging: 17%

dark: 8%

inspiring: 8%

tense: 5%

hopeful: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
54% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

29% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

53% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

22% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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