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challenging
informative
sad
medium-paced
Everyone should read this book at least once.
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
informative
slow-paced
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The parable itself is a let down. I’ve heard Thich Nhat Hanh’s version of this story many times, so I was excited to read this finial retelling of if, but overall I found it a bit forced and peachy. What saves the book are the two essays at the end. The essays provide insight and background that I found fascinating; having an understanding of the Novice’s story is necessary to understand the essays, and from that perspective, the whole book is worth it.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes