A review by emmalong
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

i went into this thinking i would hate it. maybe a little harsh, but i at least thought it would have me rolling my eyes and wondering why i ever bought it at that used bookstore that one time. but i'm surprised to say i really enjoyed it. there were so many beautiful lines. it's very reflective, told from the perspective of a preacher to his son as he knows that he is getting old and dying. i loved the parts about forgiveness, beauty in mundanity, and how our love supersedes all. very no plot just vibes and definitely has religious tones throughout, but it didn't feel like the author/narrator were pushing it onto the reader in any capacity.