The Book of Joan by Lidia Yuknavitch

The Book of Joan

Lidia Yuknavitch with Xe Sands (Narrator)

7 hours, 10 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction reflective slow-paced
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The bestselling author of The Small Backs of Children offers a vision of our near-extinction and a heroine—a reimagined Joan of Arc—poised to save a world ravaged by war, violence, and greed, and forever change history, in this provocative new nov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,188 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
challenging 61%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
emotional 32%
sad 32%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 39%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 41% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 36% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 35% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 24% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

2.92

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