Death Comes for the Archbishop: A Classic Novel of New Mexico by Willa Cather
Death Comes for the Archbishop: A Classic Novel of New Mexico
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Willa Cather
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Death Comes for the Archbishop: A Classic Novel of New Mexico

Willa Cather

240 pages • first pub 1927 (view editions)

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A reader seeking a reflective and emotionally rich exploration of faith, friendship, and cultural intersections in the vast landscapes of New Mexico.

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A towering work of twentieth-century American literature, Willa Cather's Death Comes for the Archbishop tells the story of the French Catholic priest Jean Marie Latour, the first bishop of the diocese of New Mexico, which was created after the Mex...

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3.82
based on 3,151 reviews

Moods

reflective: 91%

emotional: 42%

adventurous: 38%

inspiring: 30%

hopeful: 26%

relaxing: 20%

informative: 17%

challenging: 12%

sad: 12%

lighthearted: 4%

dark: 3%

funny: 3%

mysterious: 1%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
59% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
17% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
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A mix
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Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

18% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
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