325 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312428549
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 02 September 2008
Description
Hailed as "incandescent," "magnificent," and "a literary miracle" (Entertainment Weekly), hundreds of thousands of readers were enthralled by Marilynne Robinson's Gilead. Now Robinson returns with a brilliantly imagined retelling of the prodigal s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,294 reviews
Moods
emotional 78%
sad 75%
hopeful 30%
challenging 26%
dark 12%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Misogyny, GriefModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, AddictionMinor
Racism, Dementia, Religious bigotry
325 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312428549
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 02 September 2008
Description
Hailed as "incandescent," "magnificent," and "a literary miracle" (Entertainment Weekly), hundreds of thousands of readers were enthralled by Marilynne Robinson's Gilead. Now Robinson returns with a brilliantly imagined retelling of the prodigal s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,294 reviews
Moods
emotional 78%
sad 75%
hopeful 30%
challenging 26%
dark 12%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Misogyny, GriefModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, AddictionMinor
Racism, Dementia, Religious bigotry