Jacob's Ladder by Polly Gannon, Lyudmila Ulitskaya

560 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

One of Russia's most renowned literary figures and a Man Booker International Prize nominee, Ludmila Ulitskaya presents what may be her final novel. Jacob's Ladder is a family saga spanning a century of recent Russian history--and represents the s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
dark 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.05

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