Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

20 reviews

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

nbreezy17's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Antisemitism, Violence, Religious bigotry, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Genocide, Death of parent, Blood, War, and Hate crime

msennflinn's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Grief, Xenophobia, and War

Moderate: Suicide, Murder, and Blood

mandi4886's review against another edition

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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Genocide, Violence, Confinement, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Religious bigotry, Antisemitism, Blood, Gun violence, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Slavery, and Suicide

Moderate: Stalking, Racism, Racial slurs, Abandonment, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Torture, and Xenophobia

Minor: Excrement, Cancer, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Terminal illness, Sexual content, Ableism, Vomit, Trafficking, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Cursing, and Alcohol

maria1085's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

I love historical fiction, especially when I learn something new. This book was about the people who were forgers for the resistance during WWII. Although the characters were fiction I felt as if I knew their stories. Eva and Remy’s story was my favorite. Their connection was strong from the start and I loved how their relationship evolved throughout the story. Eva’s mother was a tough character for me. I understood where she was coming from but how she handled some situations was difficult for me to understand. This was my second Kristin Harmel book and it did not disappoint. I read this as a buddy read with a few other people and I liked our chat at the halfway point, and looking forward to our chat at the end. As I was reading this I was reminded a lot of The Nightingale, which is one of my favorite historical fiction books of all time. I would definitely recommend this book for fans of Kristin Hannah and historical fiction fans. ~Maria 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Genocide, and Murder