The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks

The Secret Chord

Geraldine Brooks

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical religion informative slow-paced

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A page turner. . .Brooks is a master at bringing the past alive. . .in her skillful hands the issues of the past echo our own deepest concerns: love and loss, drama and tragedy, chaos and brutality. Alice Hoffman," The Washington Post "A rich and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 775 reviews

Moods

reflective 53%
emotional 50%
adventurous 46%
dark 36%
informative 33%
challenging 26%
tense 26%
sad 23%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 41% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.53

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