Reviews

People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

keniwi's review

adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

kellygoesgeocaching's review against another edition

5.0

Amazing, harrowing and entertaining. I learned so much, laughed at the comforting Aussie slang and expressions (I should use 'muckety muck' more often! What is wrong with me!?!) and loved the obvious in-depth research the author has done to create this masterpiece. A wonderful story.

threegoodrats's review against another edition

3.0

My review is here.

jaydeecepticon's review against another edition

challenging informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

gracenan's review

informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

jkonczak's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

hedyd's review against another edition

informative mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

lyntwhit's review against another edition

2.0

I probably didn't give this book enough time, but I just couldn't keep on reading it. The pacing seemed really slow and it didn't suck me in like AYear of Wonder and Caleb's Crossing did.

pmeeker's review against another edition

informative mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I enjoyed the stories of the different people of the book and learned history and customs along the way. 

katiegilley's review against another edition

5.0

This was my first Geraldine Brooks novel and it was amazing. Hanna Heath is a book conservationist who is called in to work on a Jewish prayer book found in Sarajevo. This book has, against all odds, made it through over 500 years of book burnings and religious fighting. From the clues that Hanna finds (such as salt, an insect wing, and blood), we learn about the book's journey and the people that risked their lives to save it. Wonderful, wonderful read: 5 stars.