When We Were Young & Brave by Hazel Gaynor

When We Were Young & Brave

Hazel Gaynor

434 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional hopeful slow-paced

Description

Their motto was to be prepared, but nothing could prepare them for war. . .The New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Came Home sets her unforgettable new novel in China during WWII, inspired by true events surrounding the Japanese Army...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 68%
hopeful 47%
inspiring 36%
challenging 34%
reflective 34%
informative 28%
tense 28%
dark 26%
adventurous 15%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 21%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 24% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.03

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