Caging Skies by Christine Leunens

Caging Skies

Christine Leunens with Roberto Muggiati

443 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

An avid member of the Hitler Youth in 1940s Vienna, Johannes Betzler discovers his parents are hiding a Jewish girl named Elsa behind a false wall in their home. His initial horror turns to interest--then love and obsession. After his parents disa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
tense 54%
sad 51%
emotional 42%
challenging 30%
reflective 18%
adventurous 15%
informative 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 36%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

2.99

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