The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene

The Power and the Glory

Graham Greene with John Updike (Contributor)

222 pages first pub 1940 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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In a poor, remote section of Southern Mexico, the paramilitary group, the Red Shirts have taken control. God has been outlawed, and the priests have been systematically hunted down and killed. Now, the last priest is on the run. Too human for hero...

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Moods

reflective 75%
dark 61%
sad 51%
challenging 46%
emotional 42%
tense 34%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
informative 8%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 32% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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