The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

The Book of Lost Names

Kristin Harmel

fiction historical emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

400 pages | first published 2020

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Inspired by an astonishing true story from World War II, a young woman with a talent for forgery helps hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis in this unforgettable historical novel from the New York Times best...
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Summary of 3832 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 65%
inspiring 51%
hopeful 46%
adventurous 34%
tense 34%
informative 24%
reflective 24%
dark 22%
challenging 17%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 26%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 19% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.31

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