Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson

Gods in Alabama

Joshilyn Jackson

fiction contemporary dark mysterious tense fast-paced

320 pages | first published 2005

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For 10 years Arlene has kept her promises, and God has kept His end of the bargain. Until now. When an old schoolmate from Possett turns up at Arlene's door in Chicago asking questions about Jim Beverly, former quarterback and god of Possett High,...
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Summary of 995 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 75%
emotional 62%
funny 50%
adventurous 25%
sad 25%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.77

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