The Last Train to London by Meg Waite Clayton

The Last Train to London

Meg Waite Clayton

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

464 pages | first published 2019

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The New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Exiles conjures her best novel yet, a pre-World War II-era story with the emotional resonance of Orphan Train and All the Light We Cannot See, centering on the Kindertransports that carried thousa...
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Summary of 421 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 78%
dark 50%
tense 38%
reflective 35%
challenging 33%
informative 28%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 21%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 30%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 18% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.04

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