Lila by Marilynne Robinson

8 hours first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
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Marilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of our time, returns to the town of Gilead in an unforgettable story of a girlhood lived on the fringes of society in fear, awe, and wonder. Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the coun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,142 reviews

Moods

reflective 95%
emotional 71%
hopeful 48%
sad 47%
challenging 21%
inspiring 14%
dark 13%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 6%
tense 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 31%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.06

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