Jacob's Ladder by Polly Gannon, Lyudmila Ulitskaya

560 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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One of Russia's most renowned literary figures and a Man Booker International Prize nominee, Ludmila Ulitskaya presents what may be her final novel. Jacob's Ladder is a family saga spanning a century of recent Russian history--and represents the s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 50%
challenging 37%
dark 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.08

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