The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles

The Sheltering Sky

Paul Bowles

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The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles is a hauntingly beautiful and enlightening novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate introspective and philosophical explorations of the human condition, cultural identity, and the complexities of relationships, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy literary fiction that lingers long after the final page is turned.

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The Sheltering Sky is a landmark of 20th-century literature, a novel of existential despair that examines the limits of humanity when it touches the unfathomable emptiness of the desert. Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful...

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Community Reviews

3.63
based on 1,356 reviews

Moods

dark: 73%

reflective: 56%

adventurous: 52%

challenging: 44%

tense: 40%

emotional: 33%

sad: 33%

mysterious: 21%

funny: 4%

informative: 3%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
46% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
71% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

1% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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