Davita's Harp by Chaim Potok

Davita's Harp

Chaim Potok

371 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

For Davita Chandal, growing up in the New York of the 1930s and '40s is an experience of joy and sadness. Her loving parents, both fervent radicals, fill her with the fiercely bright hope of a new and better world. But as the deprivations of war a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
informative 33%
sad 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.01

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