The Girl From the Train by Irma Joubert

The Girl From the Train

Irma Joubert

379 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Six-year-old Gretl Schmidt is on a train bound for Auschwitz. Jakób Kowalski is planting a bomb on the tracks.As World War II draws to a close, Jakób fights with the Polish resistance against the crushing forces of Germany and Russia. They intend ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
hopeful 57%
adventurous 42%
reflective 42%
sad 35%
dark 28%
mysterious 28%
challenging 21%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%

Average rating

3.97

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