Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy by Joan D. Chittister, Rumer Godden

Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy

Joan D. Chittister, Rumer Godden

368 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction historical religion dark reflective slow-paced

Description

“Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy is about growth, choice, struggle, and the freedom of the soul that transcends the license of the body. It is about finding sin where we least expect it.” — Joan Chittister, from the introduction This haunting tale of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.32

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