Lambs of God by Marele Day

Lambs of God

Marele Day

330 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction magical realism religion dark medium-paced

Description

Carla, Margarita, and Iphigenia are three nuns living in a crumbling monastery on a remote island, forgotten by time, the world, and the Church. Their days are spent performing a ritual of prayer and storytelling, as they knit the wool of the shee...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
relaxing 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.67

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