The Lost Letter by Jillian Cantor

The Lost Letter

Jillian Cantor

336 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A historical novel of love and survival inspired by real resistance workers during World War II Austria, and the mysterious love letter that connects generations of Jewish families. A heart-breaking, heart-warming read for fans of The Nightingale,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 404 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 66%
inspiring 60%
hopeful 46%
sad 46%
informative 26%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 20%
tense 13%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 40%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 30% | Plot: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 41%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.12

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