Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

Peace Like a River

Leif Enger

368 pages • first pub 2001 (editions) user-added

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What happens when ordinary lives are shattered by extraordinary circumstances? The Land family enjoy an idyllic existence until the oldest son, Davy, is arrested for a double manslaughter. But when Davy breaks out of jail and flees into the bleak ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,581 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
reflective 62%
adventurous 55%
hopeful 47%
sad 44%
inspiring 39%
mysterious 27%
tense 18%
funny 13%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 34% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.94

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