The Dutch Wife by Ellen Keith

The Dutch Wife

Ellen Keith

352 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced

Description

A sweeping story of love and survival during World War II AMSTERDAM, MAY 1943. As the tulips bloom and the Nazis tighten their grip across the city, the last signs of Dutch resistance are being swept away. Marijke de Graaf and her husband are arre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 464 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 68%
dark 59%
challenging 45%
tense 31%
hopeful 13%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 9%
reflective 9%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 41% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.64

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