Love in the Ruins by Walker Percy

Love in the Ruins

Walker Percy

416 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Description

Dr. Tom More has created a stethoscope of the human spirit. With it, he embarks on an unforgettable odyssey to cure mankind's spiritual flu. This novel confronts both the value of life and its susceptibility to chance and ruin.

Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
funny 50%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.72

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