Once We Were Brothers by Ronald H. Balson

394 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced

Description

The gripping tale about two boys, once as close as brothers, who find themselves on opposite sides of the Holocaust."A novel of survival, justice and redemption...riveting." --Chicago Tribune, on Once We Were BrothersElliot Rosenzweig, a respected...

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Community Reviews Summary of 925 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 65%
reflective 37%
informative 34%
tense 31%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 28%
mysterious 28%
dark 21%
challenging 15%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 20%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.07

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