The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

The Book of Longings

Sue Monk Kidd with Mozhan Marnò (Narrator), Sue Monk Kidd (Narrator)

13 hours, 23 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,895 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 69%
inspiring 53%
adventurous 33%
challenging 32%
hopeful 32%
sad 32%
informative 17%
tense 11%
dark 7%
mysterious 6%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 24%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.24

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