The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
The Secret Book of Flora Lea
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Patti Callahan Henry
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The Secret Book of Flora Lea

Patti Callahan Henry

500 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

"In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,358 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
mysterious 71%
hopeful 55%
sad 38%
reflective 36%
adventurous 35%
inspiring 20%
informative 15%
tense 10%
challenging 9%
dark 6%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 21%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 20% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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