fiction historical reflective medium-paced

144 pages | first published 2004

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It is 1942 and the Jews are being deported from Belgium. Separated from his parents, seven-year-old Joseph must go into hiding. He is taken in the dead of night to an orphanage, the Villa Jaune, where the benign and enigmatic Father Pons presides ...
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Summary of 205 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 58%
hopeful 50%
sad 33%
inspiring 25%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
funny 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.48

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