368 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425244135
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 06 September 2011
Description
A rapturous novel of star-crossed love in a time of war--from the international bestselling author of The Secret of Clouds. During the last moments of calm in prewar Prague, Lenka, a young art student, and Josef, who is studying medicine, fall in...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,049 reviews
Moods
sad 93%
dark 56%
inspiring 43%
informative 37%
reflective 37%
challenging 31%
tense 25%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child death, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Genocide368 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425244135
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 06 September 2011
Description
A rapturous novel of star-crossed love in a time of war--from the international bestselling author of The Secret of Clouds. During the last moments of calm in prewar Prague, Lenka, a young art student, and Josef, who is studying medicine, fall in...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,049 reviews
Moods
sad 93%
dark 56%
inspiring 43%
informative 37%
reflective 37%
challenging 31%
tense 25%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Genocide