The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks

The Secret Chord

Geraldine Brooks

302 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical religion informative slow-paced
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Peeling away the myth to bring the Old Testament's King David to life in Second Iron Age Israel, Brooks traces the arc of his journey from obscurity to fame, from shepherd to soldier, from hero to traitor, from beloved king to murderous despot and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,022 reviews

Moods

adventurous 51%
emotional 48%
reflective 46%
dark 39%
informative 34%
sad 31%
tense 29%
challenging 26%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 34% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.52

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