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359 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781617934339
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Plume
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"It's the spring of 1938 and no longer safe to be a Jew in Vienna. Nineteen-year-old Elise Landau realizes her only means of escape is to advertise her services as a domestic servant in England. Fate brings her ad to the attention of Christopher R...
Community Reviews Summary of 945 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 54%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 18%
tense 18%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parentMinor
Bullying, Cursing, War359 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781617934339
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Plume
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"It's the spring of 1938 and no longer safe to be a Jew in Vienna. Nineteen-year-old Elise Landau realizes her only means of escape is to advertise her services as a domestic servant in England. Fate brings her ad to the attention of Christopher R...
Community Reviews Summary of 945 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 54%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 18%
tense 18%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parentMinor
Bullying, Cursing, War