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672 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780829421286
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Loyola Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This extraordinarily sensitive and insightful portrait of religious life centers on Philippa Talbot, a highly successful professional woman who leaves her life among the London elite to join a cloistered Benedictine community.
Community Reviews Summary of 436 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
inspiring 44%
hopeful 34%
informative 31%
relaxing 18%
challenging 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 2%
dark 2%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Stalking, Medical contentMinor
Fatphobia, Infidelity
672 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780829421286
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Loyola Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This extraordinarily sensitive and insightful portrait of religious life centers on Philippa Talbot, a highly successful professional woman who leaves her life among the London elite to join a cloistered Benedictine community.
Community Reviews Summary of 436 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
inspiring 44%
hopeful 34%
informative 31%
relaxing 18%
challenging 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 2%
dark 2%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Stalking, Medical contentMinor
Fatphobia, Infidelity