The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers

The Scarlet Thread

Francine Rivers

462 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

When Sierra discovers her young ancestor's handcrafted quilt and reads her journal, she finds that their lives are very similar. By following her ancestor's example, she learns to surrender to God's sovereignty and unconditional love.

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Moods

emotional 91%
reflective 83%
hopeful 58%
inspiring 50%
sad 41%
challenging 33%
adventurous 16%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 90%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.84

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