The Little Wartime Library by Kate Thompson

The Little Wartime Library

Kate Thompson

496 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Description

London 1944. Clara Button is no ordinary librarian. While the world remains at war, in East End London Clara has created the country’s only underground library, built over the tracks on the disused Bethany Green tube station. Along with her glamor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
inspiring 62%
hopeful 60%
informative 47%
sad 47%
reflective 28%
tense 18%
adventurous 17%
challenging 14%
dark 12%
funny 12%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 74%
slow 14%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 29% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

4.25

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