Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

24 reviews

amberjackonski's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, War, Antisemitism, Gun violence, and Death

val_theburrowofstories's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Death of parent, Murder, Genocide, Death, War, and Gun violence

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Sexual content

karimorton33's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this read, despite parts of it being probably unrealistic to reality, it is fiction and it showed a new piece of WWII that I hadn't learned anything about in the past. Some of the characters didn't really progress in the learning or personality, but the plot kept things moving along. (Read for Central Book Club)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Death, Death of parent, and Antisemitism

marioosa517's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Police brutality, Grief, Antisemitism, Genocide, Blood, Xenophobia, and Suicide

Moderate: War, Violence, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Gun violence

Minor: Sexual content

maralaene's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

This is a book inspired by the real-life forgers during WWII who helped to create false documents for refugees of the war. And it was beautifully done. 

I adored Eva and Rèmy the two main characters of this book. They are not perfect by any means, and I think that only makes them better. It is a story of love, loss, family, and courage. Be prepared to smile and cry many times throughout the book. 

The audiobook narrator was also phenomenal - definitely recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Genocide, and Gun violence

Minor: Death of parent

quinnyquinnquinn's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Antisemitism, Murder, Genocide, and Violence

Moderate: Death of parent and Gun violence

Minor: Suicide

av1010's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Genocide, and Death of parent

Moderate: War

Minor: Suicide

princessdana36's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

It is such a good book. It’s a refreshing reas that I believe everyone needs to read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Genocide, Deportation, Xenophobia, Murder, and Death of parent

Moderate: Abandonment and War

Minor: Racism, Torture, and Religious bigotry

sarahflanders's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Death, Deportation, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Gun violence, Grief, Violence, Toxic friendship, War, and Murder

emilylovesgoodbooks's review against another edition

emotional informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and War