4.37k reviews for:

The Book of Longings

Sue Monk Kidd

4.24 AVERAGE

ematicah's review against another edition

4.0

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If you enjoyed the Red Tent you might enjoy this book. It’s not a religious persons book. It’s a beautiful account of a woman who is at odds with her culture.

sbiela's review against another edition

4.75

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Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ndilemma's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

sophiedomengeaux's review against another edition

4.0

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jessica_dueck's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

nenafp's review

4.0

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

islewild's review against another edition

5.0

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This story is really beautiful. You should read it.

bendercath's review against another edition

3.75

emotional informative reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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What I liked: the feminist view of Biblical times, the spiritedness of the characters, the depiction of the places/culture of this time in history.

What I didn’t like: the formality and stiffness of the characters and dialogue, the pacing of the story, the lack of real believable feeling in Ana at the end.

What I will take away: a sense of belief, trust, and faithfulness in our creator … not so much in a religious way but in a more personal way.

serifeg's review against another edition

4.75

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

awilsonburns92's review against another edition

5.0

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I was certainly apprehensive about the premise upon reading, but this is truly one of the most beautiful narratives I’ve ever come across. The character of Ana and SMK’s ability to bring the often forgotten women of this time to life through such an incredible narrative are equally gripping and poignant. As a woman and a Christian, I’m so grateful for this gift SMK has bestowed to us.