The Book of Joan by Lidia Yuknavitch

The Book of Joan

Lidia Yuknavitch

288 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction reflective slow-paced
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The bestselling author of The Small Backs of Children offers a vision of our near-extinction and a heroine—a reimagined Joan of Arc—poised to save a world ravaged by war, violence, and greed, and forever change history, in this provocative new nov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,185 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
challenging 62%
tense 43%
reflective 41%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 27%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 40%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 29%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 22% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

2.92

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