Reviews - The Book of Longings

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The Book of Longings

Sue Monk Kidd

4.24 AVERAGE

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

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

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.