The Book of Aron by Jim Shepard

The Book of Aron

Jim Shepard

fiction historical sad slow-paced

272 pages | first published 2015

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Small and sullen, Aron is eight years old when his family moves from a rural Polish village to hectic Warsaw. At first gradually and then ever more quickly, his family's opportunities for a better life vanish as the occupying German government imp...
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Summary of 271 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 75%
tense 75%
emotional 50%
informative 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.54

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