Angel on the Square by Gloria Whelan

Angel on the Square

St. Petersburg #1

Gloria Whelan

293 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

From the author of the National Book Award-winning novel Homeless Bird comes "an absorbing saga"* about a young heroine coming of age in the tumultuous years leading up to the Russian revolution.Gripping, accessible historical fiction that's perfe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
adventurous 66%
emotional 66%
hopeful 66%
challenging 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

4.01

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