The Book of Lights by Chaim Potok

The Book of Lights

Chaim Potok

370 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction religion reflective slow-paced
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Description

Gershon Loran, a quiet rabinical student, is troubled by the dark reality around him. He sees hope in the study of Kabbalah, the Jewish book of mysticism and visions, truth and light. But to Gershon's friend, Arthur, light means something else, th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
challenging 50%
informative 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.73

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