A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet

A Children's Bible

Lydia Millet

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Pulitzer Prize finalist Lydia Millet's sublime new novel--her first since the National Book Award long-listed Sweet Lamb of Heaven--follows a group of twelve eerily mature children on a forced vacation with their families at a sprawling lakeside m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,938 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
reflective 55%
tense 45%
adventurous 41%
challenging 30%
sad 29%
emotional 27%
mysterious 23%
funny 19%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 42% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.8

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