A Distant Hope by Ellin Carsta

284 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In this breathtaking and emotional saga, a family must travel far from home to save what they hold dear. Hamburg 1888: After thirty prosperous years, coffee importer Peter Hansen & Sons faces hard times—and certain bankruptcy—unless three b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 66%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.14

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