The Endless Steppe. by Esther Hautzig

The Endless Steppe.

Esther Hautzig

214 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional sad slow-paced

Description

Ten-year-old Esther and her family are torn from their comfortable home in Poland. Six weeks in a cattle truck, transporting them to Siberia. And the next five years spent in exile. During these incredible war-time years, Esther learns to live wit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 356 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
hopeful 71%
sad 71%
informative 57%
dark 42%
reflective 42%
adventurous 28%
challenging 28%
inspiring 28%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Average rating

3.95

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