A Book of Common Prayer by Joan Didion

A Book of Common Prayer

Joan Didion

272 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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An engrossing examination of political and personal life in Central America, from the award-winning author of The Year of Magical Thinking. Writing with the economical swiftness and concentrated perception that has made her one of America’s most d...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 810 reviews

Moods

reflective: 75%

emotional: 53%

dark: 45%

sad: 43%

mysterious: 34%

tense: 30%

challenging: 28%

adventurous: 10%

funny: 6%

informative: 3%

hopeful: 1%

inspiring: 1%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
39% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

79% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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