416 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007136384
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 26 March 2010
Description
A powerful novel from one of the most celebrated American writers of her generation, and the winner of the National Book Award for Fiction 2012In the quiet aftermath of WWI, Fidelis Waldvogel leaves behind his quiet German village, and sets out fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 650 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
sad 50%
adventurous 27%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 18%
informative 13%
mysterious 13%
funny 9%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 48%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death of parent, War
416 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007136384
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 26 March 2010
Description
A powerful novel from one of the most celebrated American writers of her generation, and the winner of the National Book Award for Fiction 2012In the quiet aftermath of WWI, Fidelis Waldvogel leaves behind his quiet German village, and sets out fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 650 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
sad 50%
adventurous 27%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 18%
informative 13%
mysterious 13%
funny 9%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 48%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death of parent, War