Among the Gods by Lynn Austin

347 pages first pub 1998 (view editions)

fiction historical challenging informative slow-paced
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Readers who appreciate introspective, faith-driven journeys set against historical backdrops.

Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Identify Key Elements: Historical genre, challenging and informative moods, slow pacing, and themes of obsession, vengeance, and love.
2. Avoid Restating: Mentioning genres, moods, or pace directly.
3. Synthesize for Reader Appeal: Focus on introspective (slow pace), faith-driven (religious themes), and historical context.
4. Formulate the Sentence: Combine elements into a concise description that highlights the book's deeper aspects.

Description

Fleeing King Manasseh's tyranny, Joshua leads the faithful remnant to their new home in Egypt. But as years pass, Joshua's desire for vengeance becomes an obsession. Blinded by hatred, he makes rash decisions, placing his loved ones in jeopardy. A...

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Community Reviews

4.21
based on 191 reviews

Moods

hopeful: 66%

inspiring: 66%

reflective: 66%

tense: 66%

challenging: 33%

dark: 33%

emotional: 33%

informative: 33%


Pace

66% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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