Away by Amy Bloom

Away

Amy Bloom

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

247 pages | first published 2007

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Panoramic in scope, Away is the epic and intimate story of young Lillian Leyb, a dangerous innocent, an accidental heroine. When her family is destroyed in a Russian pogrom, Lillian comes to America alone, determined to make her way in a new land....
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Summary of 359 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
emotional 83%
challenging 50%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
dark 33%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.38

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