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The Blood of the Lamb

Peter De Vries
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The Blood of the Lamb

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

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Peter De Vries

The Blood of the Lamb

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

248

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Humor
Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 1940s-1960s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2005

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Blood of the Lamb by Peter De Vries follows a person's journey through intense personal suffering and loss. Set against the backdrop of mid-20th century America, the narrative explores themes of faith, grief, and resilience as the protagonist navigates life's challenges and the impact of tragedy on human emotions and beliefs.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Emotional

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,696 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Blood of the Lamb by Peter De Vries offers a poignant exploration of faith and human suffering, blending wit with tragedy. The novel is lauded for its emotional depth and sharp prose. However, some critiques cite the tonal shifts from dark humor to sorrow as jarring. Overall, it's praised for its profound impact and literary craftsmanship.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Blood of the Lamb?

A reader who enjoys The Blood of the Lamb by Peter De Vries likely appreciates dark humor and poignant reflections on faith and grief. Fans of J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye or John Green's The Fault in Our Stars would find its emotional depth and wit engaging.

4.2

1,696 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

248

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Humor
Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 1940s-1960s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2005

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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