The Fire Gospel by Michel Faber

The Fire Gospel

Michel Faber

213 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction literary religion funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Theo Gripenkerl is a modest academic wtih an Olympian ego. When he visits a looted museum in Iraq, looking for treasures he can ship back to Canada, he finds nine papyrus scrolls that have lain hidden for 2000 years. Once translated from Aramaic, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 172 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
reflective 55%
dark 44%
challenging 22%
adventurous 11%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.1

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