The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, Suheil Bushrui

The Prophet

Kahlil Gibran, Suheil Bushrui

114 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy poetry inspiring reflective fast-paced

Description

First published in the 1920s, this book attempts to provide the reader with a guide to living. Gibran lets his protagonist, called simply the prophet, deliver homilies on a variety of topics central to daily life: love marriage and children, work ...

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Moods

reflective 91%
inspiring 73%
hopeful 42%
emotional 24%
relaxing 20%
informative 17%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 2%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 29%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 68% | Character: 18% | Plot: 7% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

N/A: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

4.11

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