The Liars' Gospel by Naomi Alderman

The Liars' Gospel

Naomi Alderman

264 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical religion reflective slow-paced
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This 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 brews between...

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Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
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

slow 46%
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%

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3.74

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