The Sibyl by Pär Lagerkvist

The Sibyl

Tetralogy

Pär Lagerkvist with Naomi Walford (Translator)

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fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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In this powerful, poetic, and moving parable, the Wandering Jew of medieval Christian legend journeys to Delphi to consult the famed oracle of the pagans. He is turned away, but not before learning that one of the most adept of the old priestesses...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 183 reviews

Moods

challenging: 71%

reflective: 71%

dark: 42%

mysterious: 42%

emotional: 28%

inspiring: 28%

sad: 28%


Pace

28% of readers chose fast
28% of readers chose medium
42% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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