The Little Wartime Library by Kate Thompson

The Little Wartime Library

Kate Thompson

496 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Description

An uplifting and inspiring novel based on the true story of a librarian who created an underground shelter during World War II, perfect for readers of The Paris Library or The Last Bookshop in London. London, 1944: Clara Button is no ordinary libr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
inspiring 64%
hopeful 59%
informative 49%
sad 46%
reflective 28%
tense 18%
adventurous 15%
challenging 15%
dark 12%
funny 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 13%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 27% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

4.25

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