Cry, Heart, But Never Break by Glenn Ringtved

Cry, Heart, But Never Break

Glenn Ringtved with Robert Moulthrop (Translator), Charlotte Pardi (Illustrator), Charlotte Pardi (Illustrator), Robert Moulthrop (Translator)

32 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

Description

Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings make a pact to keep death from taking her away. But Death does arrive all the same, as it must. He comes gently, naturally. And he comes with enough time to share a story with the children that...

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 77%
reflective 66%
dark 44%
inspiring 44%
hopeful 33%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 20% | Character: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.25

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