A Book of Common Prayer by Joan Didion

A Book of Common Prayer

Joan Didion

272 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

The disappearance of her politically active daughter, forces Charlotte to abandon her apathetic, comfortable existence and become involved in the dangerous politics of a South American nation

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Moods

reflective 69%
emotional 52%
dark 50%
sad 41%
mysterious 33%
challenging 29%
tense 29%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 42%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 41% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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