Penitence by Kristin Koval

Penitence

Kristin Koval

320 pages first pub 2025 (editions) user-added

fiction literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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For fans of Ann Patchett and Celeste Ng, Penitence is a poignant exploration of love and forgiveness. It’s a suspenseful, addictive thriller filled with literary insight that compels listeners to consider whether the worst thing we’ve ever done is...

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Community Reviews

4.0
based on 492 reviews

Moods

emotional: 87%

sad: 73%

reflective: 52%

dark: 47%

challenging: 36%

tense: 33%

mysterious: 27%

informative: 7%

hopeful: 5%

adventurous: 1%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
49% of readers chose A mix
41% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
61% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

89% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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