The Daughters of Mars by Thomas Keneally

The Daughters of Mars

Thomas Keneally

513 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In 1915, two spirited Australian sisters join the war effort as nurses, escaping the confines of their father’s farm and carrying a guilty secret with them. Used to tending the sick as they are, nothing could have prepared them for what they confr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
dark 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

3.5

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