Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
The novel is a series of reflections written by an elderly dying pastor in 1956 in Gilead, Iowa, as a letter to his young son. The protagonist, John Ames, shares his family history, personal thoughts, and the struggles of his life, including the tension with his namesake and godson who returns to their small town. The book explores themes of faith, regret, and the beauty of existence, providing a profound meditation on life and death.
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- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 247
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Laços De Família
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This book is on the following 29 lists:
- 2nd on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 3rd on Current’s 100 Books of the 21st Century (Current)
- 4th on Ezra Klein Show's Most Recommended Books (Ezra Klein Show)
- 4th on Paste Magazine's Best Books of the Decade(2000-2009) (Paste Magazine)
- 4th on The 21st Century's 12 Greatest Novels (BBC)
- 10th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 15th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- 20th on The 50 best books of the past 100 years (The Times)
- 20th on The Millions: The Best Fiction of the Millennium (The Millions)
- 25th on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 30th on D. G. Myers’ 50 Greatest English Language Novels (D. G. Myers)
- 31st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 85th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 94th on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 25 Books to Read Before You Die (Powell's Books)
- Best Fiction Books of the 21st Century (So Far) (Kirkus Reviews)
- Elena Ferrante Names her 40 Favourite Books by Female Authors (The Guardian)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- Potter, Pi, and Pilgrim: What any library of the aughts ought to contain (Honorable mention not from Canada) (The National Post (newspaper))
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The 21 Books From the 21st Century Every Man Should Read (GQ)
- The Best Books of the 2000s (The Onion AV Club)
- The Great American Read (PBS)