Jerusalem by Selma Lagerlöf, Velma Swanston Howard

228 pages first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous reflective slow-paced
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Description

The novel describes how a Chicago mystic sparks a religious revival in the community that leads people to sell their possessions and conduct a mass pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 64%
hopeful 28%
informative 28%
adventurous 21%
challenging 21%
mysterious 21%
sad 21%
dark 14%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 40%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.9

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