Book of Common Prayer by Joan Didion, Joan Didion
Book of Common Prayer

Joan Didion, Joan Didion

Book of Common Prayer

Joan Didion, Joan Didion

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fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

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Writing with the telegraphic swiftness and microscopic sensitivity that have made her one of our most distinguished journalists, Joan Didion creates a shimmering novel of innocence and evil.A Book of Common Prayer is the story of two American wome...

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Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 53%
dark 41%
sad 36%
challenging 31%
mysterious 29%
tense 29%
adventurous 7%
funny 4%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 45%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 40% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 43% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.71

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