The Orphan Collector: A Heroic Novel of Survival During the 1918 Influenza Pandemic by Ellen Marie Wiseman

The Orphan Collector: A Heroic Novel of Survival During the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

Ellen Marie Wiseman

384 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

From the internationally bestselling author of What She Left Behind comes a gripping and powerful tale of upheaval—a heartbreaking saga of resilience and hope perfect for fans of Beatriz Williams and Kristin Hannah—set in Philadelphia during the 1...

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Moods

emotional 87%
sad 83%
dark 48%
tense 41%
challenging 29%
informative 24%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 16%
reflective 15%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 22%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 29% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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