Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson

Gods in Alabama

Joshilyn Jackson

320 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

For 10 years Arlene has kept her promises, and God has kept His end of the bargain. Until now. When an old schoolmate from Possett turns up at Arlene's door in Chicago asking questions about Jim Beverly, former quarterback and god of Possett High,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,288 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 66%
emotional 58%
funny 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 36%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 27% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.76

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