The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

The Book of Lost Names

Kristin Harmel

453 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

Description

Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Librarian of Auschwitz and The Book Thief. In 1942, Eva is forced to flee Paris after the arrest of her father, a Polish . Finding refuge in a small mountain town, she begins forging identi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,514 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 64%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 45%
adventurous 35%
tense 35%
informative 24%
reflective 23%
dark 21%
challenging 17%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 26%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 19% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.33

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