Cradles of the Reich by Jennifer Coburn

Cradles of the Reich

Jennifer Coburn

320 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Germany, 1939. The nation is on the brink of war and Hitler’s plan to create a “master race” of pure-blooded Aryan babies has been launched. The top-secret Lebensborn Nazi breeding program is brought to life in Cradles of the Reich, the story of t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
dark 58%
informative 54%
sad 54%
challenging 47%
tense 43%
inspiring 15%
reflective 15%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 24%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 23% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.98

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