Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy by Rumer Godden

Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy

Rumer Godden

350 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction historical religion dark reflective slow-paced
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“Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy is about growth, choice, struggle, and the freedom of the soul that transcends the license of the body. It is about finding sin where we least expect it.” — Joan Chittister, from the introduction This haunting tale of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 75%
dark 50%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
challenging 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.25

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