410 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780358448907
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HMH Books
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Description
A fascinating historical novel about Hilde, a former orphan, who experiences Berlin on the cusp of World War II and discovers her own voice and sexuality and finds a family when she gets a job at a cabaret, by award-winning author Kip WilsonAfter ...
Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews
Moods
hopeful 42%
reflective 34%
tense 34%
sad 31%
dark 26%
inspiring 21%
informative 18%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Homophobia, Police brutalityModerate
Hate crime, Sexual assault, TransphobiaMinor
Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse
410 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780358448907
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HMH Books
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Description
A fascinating historical novel about Hilde, a former orphan, who experiences Berlin on the cusp of World War II and discovers her own voice and sexuality and finds a family when she gets a job at a cabaret, by award-winning author Kip WilsonAfter ...
Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews
Moods
hopeful 42%
reflective 34%
tense 34%
sad 31%
dark 26%
inspiring 21%
informative 18%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Homophobia, Police brutalityModerate
Hate crime, Sexual assault, TransphobiaMinor
Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse