The Gospel According to Jesus Christ by José Saramago, Giovanni Pontiero

The Gospel According to Jesus Christ

José Saramago, Giovanni Pontiero

341 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical religion challenging reflective medium-paced
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This is a skeptic' s journey into the meaning of God and of human existence. At once an ironic rendering of the life of Christ and a beautiful novel, Saramago' s tale has sparked intense discussion about the meaning of Christianity and the Church ...

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Moods

reflective 80%
challenging 60%
dark 37%
emotional 32%
funny 21%
mysterious 20%
sad 19%
inspiring 14%
tense 13%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 46%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.26

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