fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious slow-paced

696 pages | first published 2011

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1942, Nazi-occupied France. Sandrine, a spirited and courageous nineteen-year-old, finds herself drawn into a Resistance group in Carcassonne - codenamed 'Citadel' - made up of ordinary women who are prepared to risk everything for what is right. ...
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Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
emotional 87%
mysterious 62%
tense 62%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
informative 37%
inspiring 37%
sad 37%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.8

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