Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

Orphan Train

Christina Baker Kline

8 hours, 35 minutes • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

"Christina Baker Kline is a relentless storyteller. Once she sets her hook and starts reeling you in, struggle becomes counterproductive. The narrative line is too taut, the angler at the other end too skillful." -- Richard Russo Between 1854 and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,552 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 59%
reflective 49%
hopeful 38%
informative 32%
inspiring 29%
adventurous 21%
challenging 19%
dark 18%
tense 9%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 17%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.02

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