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264 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670919901
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 30 August 2012
Description
The Liars' Gospel is the story of a Jewish man, Yehoshuah, who wandered Roman-occupied Judea giving sermons and healing the sick. Now, a year after his death, four people tell their stories. His mother flashes between grief and rage while trouble ...
Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
dark 43%
tense 34%
informative 30%
emotional 26%
sad 21%
adventurous 17%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 45% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 45%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Antisemitism, BloodModerate
Torture, War, Adult/minor relationship
264 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670919901
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 30 August 2012
Description
The Liars' Gospel is the story of a Jewish man, Yehoshuah, who wandered Roman-occupied Judea giving sermons and healing the sick. Now, a year after his death, four people tell their stories. His mother flashes between grief and rage while trouble ...
Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
dark 43%
tense 34%
informative 30%
emotional 26%
sad 21%
adventurous 17%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 45% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 45%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Antisemitism, BloodModerate
Torture, War, Adult/minor relationship