The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks

The Secret Chord

Geraldine Brooks

302 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical religion informative slow-paced

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...

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Moods

reflective 65%
emotional 55%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
challenging 35%
informative 35%
tense 30%
sad 25%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 5%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 41% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.54

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