The Devil's Advocate by Morris L. West, Kenneth Woodward

The Devil's Advocate

Morris L. West, Kenneth Woodward

448 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics religion reflective slow-paced
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The Devil's Advocate, Morris West's best-selling novel, is a deft exploration of the meaning of faith. In an impoverished village in southern Italy, the life and death of Giacamo Nerone has inspired talk of saint­hood. Father Blaise Meredith, a dy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
informative 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.91

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