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Gilead (Gilead, #1)

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Fiction Historical Fiction Religion & Spirituality Fiction Classics

by Marilynne Robinson

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3.84 (54.1K ratings)
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description 247 pages

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 54.1K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 247 pages.

About Gilead

The 2004 Pulitzer Prize winning novelA New York Times Top-Ten Book of 2004Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for FictionNearly 25 years after Housekeeping, Marilynne Robinson returns with an intimate tale of three generations, from the Civil War to the 20th century: a story about fathers and sons and the spiritual battles that still rage at America's heart. In the words of Kirkus, it is a novel "as big as a nation, as quiet as thought, and moving as prayer. Matchless and towering." GILEAD tells the story of America and will break your heart.

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Author Marilynne Robinson
Published 2004
Pages 247
Genres Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction, Classics
Average Rating 3.84 / 5.00
Total Ratings 54,081

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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54.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.84, Gilead is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.84
This Book
3.99
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Gilead?

Gilead is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Gilead worth reading?

Based on 54.1K reader ratings, Gilead has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Gilead?

Gilead has 247 pages.

Who wrote Gilead?

Gilead was written by Marilynne Robinson. It was first published in 2004.

What is the ISBN for Gilead?

The ISBN-13 for Gilead is 9780312424400.0.

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