The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene

The Power and the Glory

Graham Greene

222 pages first pub 1940 (editions) user-added

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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In a poor, remote section of Southern Mexico, the paramilitary group, the Red Shirts have taken control. God has been outlawed, and the priests have been systematically hunted down and killed. Now, the last priest is on the run. Too human for hero...

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Moods

reflective 75%
dark 62%
sad 52%
challenging 47%
emotional 44%
tense 35%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 11%
informative 8%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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