The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

The Book of Longings

Sue Monk Kidd with Mozhan Marnò (Narrator), Sue Monk Kidd (Narrator)

13 hours, 23 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,263 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 68%
inspiring 51%
adventurous 32%
challenging 31%
sad 31%
hopeful 30%
informative 15%
tense 10%
dark 7%
mysterious 5%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 26%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.25

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