Lila by Marilynne Robinson

Lila

Gilead #3

Marilynne Robinson

261 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective slow-paced

Description

The New York Times BestsellerWinner of the National Book Critics Circle AwardNational Book Award Finalist A new American classic from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gilead and HousekeepingMarilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,480 reviews

Moods

reflective 93%
emotional 65%
hopeful 49%
sad 46%
challenging 17%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
dark 11%
mysterious 9%
tense 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.02

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