The Book of Joan by Lidia Yuknavitch

The Book of Joan

Lidia Yuknavitch

288 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction reflective slow-paced
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The bestselling author of The Small Backs of Children offer a vision of our near-extinction and a heroine--a reimagined Joan of Arc--poised to save a world ravaged by war, violence, and greed, and forever change history, in this provocative new no...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,165 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
challenging 63%
tense 42%
reflective 40%
emotional 32%
sad 32%
adventurous 28%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 8%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 42%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 33% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

2.92

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