elaughman 's review for:

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

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Fantastic read, especially as a new father. Writing is earnest. Though written by a woman in 2004, it seems to capture some of the pathos of the setting and perspective of an old preacher man on his way to dying.