The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis

The Last Temptation of Christ

Nikos Kazantzakis

512 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics historical religion challenging reflective slow-paced
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The internationally renowned novel about the life and death of Jesus Christ. Hailed as a masterpiece by critics worldwide, The Last Temptation of Christ is a monumental reinterpretation of the Gospels that brilliantly fleshes out Christ's Passion....

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Community Reviews Summary of 496 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 81%
challenging 62%
dark 50%
inspiring 43%
tense 37%
sad 18%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
mysterious 6%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

4.05

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