Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

Orphan Train

Christina Baker Kline

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

278 pages | first published 2013

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Between 1854 and 1929, so-called orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the East Coast to the farmlands of the Midwest, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose fates would be determined by pure luck. Would they be adopted by a kind ...
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Summary of 9438 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 57%
reflective 50%
hopeful 38%
informative 32%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 21%
challenging 19%
dark 18%
tense 8%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 17%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 40% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.01

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