177 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847670649
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate
Publication date: 01 September 2011
Description
As the bombs rained down in the Second World War, one young girl is evacuated to the English countryside.Struggling to make sense of her wartime life, she is given a copy of ancient Norse myths, and her inner and outer world transforms.
Community Reviews Summary of 648 reviews
Moods
mysterious 44%
reflective 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 29%
informative 29%
tense 14%
inspiring 11%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 15% | Character: 15% | N/A: 15%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 11%Average rating
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177 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847670649
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate
Publication date: 01 September 2011
Description
As the bombs rained down in the Second World War, one young girl is evacuated to the English countryside.Struggling to make sense of her wartime life, she is given a copy of ancient Norse myths, and her inner and outer world transforms.
Community Reviews Summary of 648 reviews
Moods
mysterious 44%
reflective 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 29%
informative 29%
tense 14%
inspiring 11%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 15% | Character: 15% | N/A: 15%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.