The Book of Joan by Lidia Yuknavitch

The Book of Joan

Lidia Yuknavitch

288 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction reflective slow-paced

Description

The bestselling author of The Small Backs of Children offer a vision of our near-extinction and a heroine--a reimagined Joan of Arc--poised to save a world ravaged by war, violence, and greed, and forever change history, in this provocative new no...

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Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
challenging 64%
reflective 48%
tense 40%
mysterious 36%
adventurous 32%
emotional 28%
sad 24%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 4%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 38% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

2.91

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