The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene

The Power and the Glory

Graham Greene with John Updike (Contributor)

222 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

In a poor, remote section of Southern Mexico, the paramilitary group, the Red Shirts have taken control. God has been outlawed, and the priests have been systematically hunted down and killed. Now, the last priest is on the run. Too human for hero...

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Moods

reflective 77%
dark 56%
sad 54%
challenging 50%
emotional 35%
tense 33%
adventurous 22%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
informative 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 28%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 38% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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