Thuis by Marilynne Robinson

Thuis

Gilead #2

Marilynne Robinson with Ronald Vlek (Translator)

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fiction historical literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Hundreds of thousands were enthralled by the luminous voice of John Ames in Gilead, Marilynne Robinson's Pulitzer Prize–winning novel. Home is an entirely independent, deeply affecting novel that takes place concurrently in the same locale, this t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,294 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
emotional 78%
sad 75%
hopeful 30%
challenging 26%
dark 12%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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