The Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve Graham

The Forgotten Home Child

Genevieve Graham

384 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative sad medium-paced

Description

The Home for Unwanted Girls meets Orphan Train in this unforgettable novel about a young girl caught in a scheme to rid England’s streets of destitute children, and the lengths she will go to find her way home—based on the true story of the Britis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 322 reviews

Moods

sad 92%
emotional 88%
informative 61%
challenging 30%
dark 26%
hopeful 26%
reflective 26%
inspiring 21%
tense 19%
adventurous 11%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 15%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Character: 15% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.36

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