Lilith: A Romance by George MacDonald

Lilith: A Romance

George MacDonald

220 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

George MacDonald was a spiritual and literary forbear of writers such as C. S. Lewis, W. H. Auden, G. K. Chesterton, and Madeleine L'Engle. "Lilith" is the account of a man who has never thought much about the laws of nature or his place in the un...

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Community Reviews Summary of 359 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
reflective 57%
adventurous 52%
challenging 47%
dark 26%
emotional 26%
inspiring 10%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 27%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.59

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