As a Driven Leaf by Milton Steinberg, Chaim Potok

As a Driven Leaf

Milton Steinberg, Chaim Potok

480 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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The age of the Talmud is brought to life in a breathtaking saga. This masterpiece of modern fiction tells the gripping tale of renegade talmudic sage Elisha ben Abuyah's struggle to reconcile his faith with the allure of Hellenistic culture. Set i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
sad 100%
challenging 75%
emotional 75%
informative 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.07

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