When the World Was Ours by Liz Kessler

When the World Was Ours

Liz Kessler

352 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Windsnap series, Liz Kessler, comes a poignant and harrowing story of three young friends whose fates are intertwined during the devastation of the Holocaust--based on a true story.Three frie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 89%
dark 50%
challenging 32%
informative 28%
tense 28%
reflective 26%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 39%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 33% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.47

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