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138 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786708963
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
These stories of animals and saints, taken from the Desert Fathers and the Celtic saints, were first published more than half a century ago. They are now made available to a new audience that will be equally beguiled by the world they evoke.
Community Reviews Summary of 397 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 54%
sad 28%
challenging 22%
emotional 20%
reflective 8%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 29%
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexual assault, MisogynyModerate
Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol138 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786708963
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
These stories of animals and saints, taken from the Desert Fathers and the Celtic saints, were first published more than half a century ago. They are now made available to a new audience that will be equally beguiled by the world they evoke.
Community Reviews Summary of 397 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 54%
sad 28%
challenging 22%
emotional 20%
reflective 8%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 29%
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexual assault, MisogynyModerate
Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol