Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand

Summer of '69

Elin Hilderbrand

656 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical emotional medium-paced

Description

Four siblings experience the drama, intrigue, and upheaval of the '60s summer when everything changed in Elin Hilderbrand's #1 New York Times bestselling historical novel.Welcome to the most tumultuous summer of the twentieth century. It's 1969, a...

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Moods

emotional 72%
lighthearted 47%
hopeful 41%
reflective 34%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 15%
sad 12%
funny 9%
challenging 6%
tense 6%
informative 5%
mysterious 3%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 17%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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