The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene

The Power and the Glory

Graham Greene

261 pages first pub 1940 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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A true literary masterpiece by one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.During a vicious persecution of the clergy in Mexico, a worldly priest, the 'whisky priest', is on the run. With the police closing in, his routes of escape are...

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Moods

reflective 75%
dark 62%
sad 52%
challenging 46%
emotional 43%
tense 34%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 10%
informative 7%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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