The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis

The Last Temptation of Christ

Nikos Kazantzakis

fiction classics historical religion challenging reflective slow-paced

512 pages | first published 1951

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The internationally renowned novel about the life and death of Jesus Christ. Hailed as a masterpiece by critics worldwide, The Last Temptation of Christ is a monumental reinterpretation of the Gospels that brilliantly fleshes out Christ's Passion....
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Summary of 296 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 77%
dark 55%
challenging 44%
inspiring 44%
hopeful 22%
informative 22%
tense 22%
mysterious 11%
sad 11%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.98

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