The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin

The Children's Blizzard

Melanie Benjamin

fiction historical reflective medium-paced

368 pages | first published 2021

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator's Wife comes a story of courage on the prairie, inspired by the devastating storm that struck the Great Plains in 1888, threatening the lives of hundreds of immigrant homesteaders, especial...
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Summary of 491 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 72%
informative 49%
adventurous 38%
reflective 36%
tense 31%
dark 24%
challenging 23%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 18%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Character: 16% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.82

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