The War Outside by Monica Hesse

The War Outside

Monica Hesse

7 hours, 55 minutes • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult emotional sad medium-paced

Description

New from Monica Hesse, the bestselling and award-winning author of Girl in the Blue Coat--an "important" (New York Times Book Review), "extraordinary" (Booklist, starred review) novel of conviction, friendship, and betrayal "A must-read for fans ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 558 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 71%
reflective 50%
informative 44%
tense 32%
challenging 30%
dark 23%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 20%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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