Abigail by Magda Szabó

Abigail

Magda Szabó with Len Rix (Translator)

Abigail

Magda Szabó with Len Rix (Translator)

fiction classics historical emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

333 pages | first published 1970

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From the author of The Door, a beloved coming-of-age tale set in WWII-era Hungary. Abigail, the story of a headstrong teenager growing up during World War II, is the most beloved of Magda Szab 's books in her native Hungary. Gina is the only ch...
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Summary of 401 reviews

Moods

mysterious 67%
emotional 65%
reflective 42%
tense 38%
adventurous 32%
sad 32%
dark 23%
funny 23%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 5%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 78%
slow 15%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.34

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