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180 pages | first published 1982

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A powerful tale of war, redemption and a hero's journey.In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges towar...
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Summary of 2735 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
adventurous 61%
sad 56%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 34%
dark 23%
reflective 23%
tense 18%
challenging 17%
informative 12%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 43%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 29% | Character: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

3.97

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