janellehimes 's review for:

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

4.0

inspiring reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Slow at first, but develops nicely. Just as the town and characters themselves, this book is not showy or sensational, but has its own simple beauty.