A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet

A Children's Bible

Lydia Millet

fiction contemporary literary reflective fast-paced

224 pages | first published 2020

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Pulitzer Prize finalist Lydia Millet’s sublime new novel—her first since the National Book Award long-listed Sweet Lamb of Heaven—follows a group of twelve eerily mature children on a forced vacation with their families at a sprawling lakeside man...
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Moods

dark 76%
reflective 55%
tense 45%
adventurous 43%
challenging 29%
sad 28%
emotional 25%
mysterious 22%
funny 18%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 42%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 42% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 33% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.8

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