Once We Were Brothers by Ronald H. Balson

13 hours, 26 minutes • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced

Description

The gripping tale about two boys, once as close as brothers, who find themselves on opposite sides of the Holocaust.Elliot Rosenzweig, a respected civic leader and wealthy philanthropist, is attending a fundraiser when he is suddenly accosted and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 944 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 66%
reflective 36%
informative 33%
tense 33%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 27%
mysterious 27%
dark 24%
challenging 15%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 19%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 24% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.08

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