The Last Kabbalist in Lisbon by Richard Zimler

The Last Kabbalist in Lisbon

The Sephardic Cycle #1

Richard Zimler

318 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Just a few years earlier, Jews living in Portugal were dragged to the baptismal font and forced to convert to Christianity. Many of these New Christians persevered in their Jewish prayers and rituals in secret and at great risk; the hidden, arcane...

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Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
mysterious 66%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

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3.59

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