The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.

The Prophets

Robert Jones Jr. with Karen Chilton (Narrator)

14 hours, 52 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional sad slow-paced

Description

Narrator Karen Chilton's stunning performance increases the power of this important debut novel about the far-reaching effects of the love between two male slaves on a Mississippi plantation. In chapters named for books of the Bible, this audioboo...

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Moods

emotional 84%
challenging 73%
sad 72%
dark 65%
reflective 47%
tense 43%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 41%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 37% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.07

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