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adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Good work of historical fiction as one has come to expect from Follett. The storyline Is entertaining enough to get through the 1000+ pages and the story works well with the historical background. The storylines set in the three different countries are woven together skilfully. I was especially intrigued by the suffragette plot and the empowerment of Ethel. The reversal of the power dynamic with Ethel coming out on top was a high note to end the book.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Police brutality, Antisemitism, and Abandonment
Minor: Racism and Sexual assault
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