The Imitation of Christ with Biographical Introduction
Thomas Kempis
historical fiction
spiritual autobiography
past tense
third limited POV
~292 pp
A slow-burn and dark historical fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose. Character-driven and deeply introspective. Ends on an unresolved note.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 72,909 |
| Page count | ~292 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |