Once We Were Brothers by Ronald H. Balson

378 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced

Description

The gripping tale about two boys, once as close as brothers, who find themselves on opposite sides of the Holocaust.Elliot Rosenzweig, a respected civic leader and wealthy philanthropist, is attending a fundraiser when he is suddenly accosted and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 788 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 63%
informative 40%
reflective 40%
mysterious 36%
dark 31%
hopeful 27%
tense 27%
inspiring 22%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Average rating

4.06

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