People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

People of the Book

Geraldine Brooks

372 pages • first pub 2008 (view editions)

fiction contemporary historical romance informative mysterious reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy intricately layered historical narratives that weave together art, religion, and human connections across time.

Community Reviews

3.93
based on 11,329 reviews

Moods

informative: 62%

emotional: 54%

mysterious: 54%

adventurous: 49%

reflective: 41%

inspiring: 31%

sad: 28%

challenging: 22%

hopeful: 20%

dark: 19%

tense: 17%

funny: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
67% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

32% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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