The Shack by William Paul Young

The Shack

William Paul Young

272 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction religion reflective slow-paced
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After his daughter's murder, a grieving father confronts God with desperate questions -- and finds unexpected answers -- in this riveting and deeply moving #1 NYT bestseller.When Mackenzie Allen Phillips's youngest daughter Missy is abducted durin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,386 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 75%
inspiring 63%
hopeful 56%
sad 47%
challenging 33%
dark 21%
mysterious 18%
tense 11%
informative 7%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 33%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.47

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