The Sibyl by Pär Lagerkvist

The Sibyl

Tetralogy

Pär Lagerkvist with Naomi Walford (Translator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

In this powerful, poetic, and moving parable, the Wandering Jew of medieval Christian legend journeys to Delphi to consult the famed oracle of the pagans. He is turned away, but not before learning that one of the most adept of the old priestesses...

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Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.82

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