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247 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812977790
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication date: 24 June 2008
Description
Panoramic in scope, Away is the epic and intimate story of young Lillian Leyb, a dangerous innocent, an accidental heroine. When her family is destroyed in a Russian pogrom, Lillian comes to America alone, determined to make her way in a new land....
Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
challenging 44%
hopeful 44%
reflective 44%
sad 44%
dark 33%
inspiring 22%
informative 11%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Forced institutionalization, Hate crimeModerate
Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Child death
247 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812977790
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication date: 24 June 2008
Description
Panoramic in scope, Away is the epic and intimate story of young Lillian Leyb, a dangerous innocent, an accidental heroine. When her family is destroyed in a Russian pogrom, Lillian comes to America alone, determined to make her way in a new land....
Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
challenging 44%
hopeful 44%
reflective 44%
sad 44%
dark 33%
inspiring 22%
informative 11%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Forced institutionalization, Hate crimeModerate
Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Child death