The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

The Book of Longings

Sue Monk Kidd

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

432 pages | first published 2020

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"An extraordinary novel . . . a triumph of insight and storytelling." --Associated Press"A true masterpiece." --Glennon Doyle, author of UntamedAn extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from...
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Summary of 6198 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 68%
inspiring 51%
adventurous 32%
challenging 30%
hopeful 30%
sad 30%
informative 15%
tense 10%
dark 6%
mysterious 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 26%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.25

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