386 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307422347
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 01 July 2009
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this modern classic from the National Book Award–nominated author of The Chosen, a young religious artist is compulsively driven to render the world he sees and feels, even when it leads him to blasphemy. “A novel of finel...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,816 reviews
Moods
emotional 78%
sad 51%
challenging 45%
dark 26%
tense 26%
inspiring 25%
informative 9%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Antisemitism, GriefModerate
BullyingMinor
Car accident, Drug use, Fatphobia
386 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307422347
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 01 July 2009
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this modern classic from the National Book Award–nominated author of The Chosen, a young religious artist is compulsively driven to render the world he sees and feels, even when it leads him to blasphemy. “A novel of finel...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,816 reviews
Moods
emotional 78%
sad 51%
challenging 45%
dark 26%
tense 26%
inspiring 25%
informative 9%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Antisemitism, GriefModerate
BullyingMinor
Car accident, Drug use, Fatphobia