Black Robe by Brian Moore

Black Robe

Brian Moore

256 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical religion challenging informative reflective fast-paced

Description

Laforgue felt his body tremble. What can be keeping them? Has the Commandant refused? Why has he not sent for me? Is this God's punishment for my lie about my hearing? Father Laforgue, an idealistic Jesuit, embarks on a desparate mission to reliev...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
adventurous 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
informative 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.48

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