The Physician by Noah Gordon

650 pages first pub 1986 (editions) user-added

fiction historical adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

In the 11th century, Rob Cole left poor, disease-ridden London to make his way across the land, hustling, juggling, peddling cures to the sick—and discovering the mystical ways of healing. It was on his travels that he found his own very real gift...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,108 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
inspiring 52%
informative 40%
reflective 36%
emotional 32%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
tense 12%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
dark 4%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

4.2

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