When The World Was Ours: A book about finding hope in the darkest of times by Liz Kessler

When The World Was Ours: A book about finding hope in the darkest of times

Liz Kessler

320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

A powerful, heart-breaking, ultimately redemptive novel about three childhood friends in 1930s Vienna whose fates are closely intertwined, even when their lives take very different courses.

Community Reviews Summary of 389 reviews

Moods

sad 90%
emotional 88%
dark 49%
challenging 33%
informative 28%
tense 28%
reflective 26%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 43%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 34% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.49

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