Lion's Honey: The Myth of Samson by David Grossman, Stuart Schoffman

Lion's Honey: The Myth of Samson

David Grossman, Stuart Schoffman

176 pages first pub 2005 (view editions)

fiction religion challenging reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who seek a profound exploration of human vulnerability and existential turmoil through the lens of biblical myth, blending intense emotional depth with reflective philosophical inquiry.

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Israel's most lauded contemporary writer retells the myth of Samson, one of the most tempestuous, charismatic, and colorful characters in the Hebrew Bible. There are few other Bible stories with so much drama and action, narrative fireworks and ra...

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Community Reviews

3.18
based on 125 reviews

Moods

informative: 77%

reflective: 66%

challenging: 33%

adventurous: 22%

dark: 22%

emotional: 22%

sad: 22%

tense: 22%

inspiring: 11%

relaxing: 11%


Pace

36% of readers chose fast
18% of readers chose medium
45% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose A mix
83% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
57% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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