302 pages • first pub 2015 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 06 October 2015
Description
Peeling away the myth to bring the Old Testament's King David to life in Second Iron Age Israel, Brooks traces the arc of his journey from obscurity to fame, from shepherd to soldier, from hero to traitor, from beloved king to murderous despot and...
Community Reviews Summary of 801 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
emotional 51%
dark 39%
informative 36%
sad 30%
tense 30%
challenging 27%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 34% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 37% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
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Incest, Rape, Murder
302 pages • first pub 2015 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 06 October 2015
Description
Peeling away the myth to bring the Old Testament's King David to life in Second Iron Age Israel, Brooks traces the arc of his journey from obscurity to fame, from shepherd to soldier, from hero to traitor, from beloved king to murderous despot and...
Community Reviews Summary of 801 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
emotional 51%
dark 39%
informative 36%
sad 30%
tense 30%
challenging 27%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 34% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 37% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Rape, Murder