The Lillies of the Field by William Edmund Barrett

128 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics historical hopeful slow-paced
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Description

While traveling West after the war, Homer Smith becomes involved in helping four German nuns build a church and adjust to American life.

Community Reviews

3.82
based on 206 reviews

Moods

inspiring: 78%

hopeful: 64%

emotional: 57%

reflective: 50%

lighthearted: 35%

funny: 21%

relaxing: 14%

adventurous: 7%

challenging: 7%

informative: 7%


Pace

42% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

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

Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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