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302 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670025770
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: Not specified
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 1,030 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
reflective 47%
dark 40%
informative 33%
sad 30%
challenging 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 40% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Murder, WarModerate
Child death
302 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670025770
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: Not specified
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 1,030 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
reflective 47%
dark 40%
informative 33%
sad 30%
challenging 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 40% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Murder, WarModerate
Child death