When the Elephants Dance by Tess Uriza Holthe

When the Elephants Dance

Tess Uriza Holthe

368 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative slow-paced
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In the waning days of World War II, as the Japanese and U.S. forces battle to possess the Philippine Islands, the Karangalan family hides with their neighbors in a cramped cellar, where they glean hope from the family stories and folktales they te...

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Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 72%
dark 63%
tense 45%
informative 36%
adventurous 27%
reflective 27%
challenging 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 33% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.98

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