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372 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143115007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 30 December 2008
Description
The bestselling novel that follows a rare manuscript through centuries of exile and war, from the author of The Secret Chord and of March, winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Inspired by a true story, People of the Book is a novel of sweeping historical...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,038 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
emotional 53%
adventurous 52%
reflective 42%
inspiring 33%
sad 28%
hopeful 22%
challenging 20%
dark 18%
tense 17%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 32% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 40% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, War, RapeModerate
Child death, Violence, DeathMinor
Blood, Car accident, Death of parent
372 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143115007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 30 December 2008
Description
The bestselling novel that follows a rare manuscript through centuries of exile and war, from the author of The Secret Chord and of March, winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Inspired by a true story, People of the Book is a novel of sweeping historical...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,038 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
emotional 53%
adventurous 52%
reflective 42%
inspiring 33%
sad 28%
hopeful 22%
challenging 20%
dark 18%
tense 17%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 32% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 40% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, War, RapeModerate
Child death, Violence, DeathMinor
Blood, Car accident, Death of parent