The People's Act of Love by James Meek

The People's Act of Love

James Meek

391 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in a time of great social upheaval, warfare, and terrorism, and against a stark, lawless Siberia at the end of the Russian Revolution, The People’s Act of Love portrays the fragile coexistence of a beautiful, independent mother raising her son...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.7

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