The Shadow at Evening
The Shadow at Evening
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Farholme, The Lamb • Future
2004
Adult
15-18 years
Super Short Summary
The Shadow at Evening, a novel by Chris Walley, is the first entry in The Lamb Among the Stars series. It follows Merral D'Avanos, a young person navigating life on the near-Utopian planet of Farholme. Set in a distant future, the story explores challenges arising from unexpected darkness that threatens their harmonious society.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Fantastical
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Shadow at Evening by Chris Walley is praised for its intricate world-building and deep philosophical themes, appealing to fans of Christian speculative fiction. Some readers find the pacing slow and the narrative complex, potentially challenging for newcomers to the genre. Overall, it offers a richly imagined universe with thought-provoking questions about faith and destiny.
Who Should Read The Shadow at Evening?
A reader who enjoys The Shadow at Evening by Chris Walley would likely appreciate complex, faith-infused science fiction similar to C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy. They favor deep explorations of moral themes within an expansive universe, akin to fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
385 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
416
Novel • Fiction
Farholme, The Lamb • Future
2004
Adult
15-18 years
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