Black Robe by Brian Moore

Black Robe

Brian Moore

256 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical religion challenging informative reflective fast-paced
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Laforgue felt his body tremble. What can be keeping them? Has the Commandant refused? Why has he not sent for me? Is this God's punishment for my lie about my hearing? Father Laforgue, an idealistic Jesuit, embarks on a desparate mission to reliev...

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Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
adventurous 57%
tense 57%
challenging 42%
reflective 42%
emotional 28%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.52

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