Child of All Nations by Irmgard Keun

Child of All Nations

Irmgard Keun with Michael Hofmann (Translator)

fiction historical emotional reflective fast-paced

208 pages | first published 1938

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Kully knows some things you don't learn at school. She knows the right way to roll a cigarette and pack a suitcase. She knows that cars are more dangerous than lions. She knows you can't enter a country without a passport or visa. And she knows th...
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Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
emotional 40%
funny 40%
hopeful 30%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.4

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