The Dollmaker of Krakow by R.M. Romero

The Dollmaker of Krakow

R.M. Romero

287 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical middle grade emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

Description

A timeless fantasy set in the Second World War that weaves together magic, folklore and history, perfect for fans of The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and Goodnight Mister Tom.One night a little doll named Karolina comes to life in a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 628 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 79%
hopeful 42%
dark 38%
inspiring 32%
reflective 30%
adventurous 25%
challenging 19%
informative 16%
tense 14%
lighthearted 7%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 18%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 28% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.17

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