138 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786708963
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
These stories of animals and saints, taken from the Desert Fathers and the Celtic saints, were first published more than half a century ago. They are now made available to a new audience that will be equally beguiled by the world they evoke.
Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
tense 53%
challenging 26%
sad 26%
emotional 15%
reflective 7%
adventurous 3%
Pace
slow 24%
medium 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 37% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Body shaming, Drug abuseModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence
138 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786708963
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
These stories of animals and saints, taken from the Desert Fathers and the Celtic saints, were first published more than half a century ago. They are now made available to a new audience that will be equally beguiled by the world they evoke.
Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
tense 53%
challenging 26%
sad 26%
emotional 15%
reflective 7%
adventurous 3%
Pace
slow 24%
medium 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 37% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Body shaming, Drug abuseModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence