When We Were Young & Brave by Hazel Gaynor

When We Were Young & Brave

Hazel Gaynor

434 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional hopeful slow-paced
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Their motto was to be prepared, but nothing could prepare them for war. . .The New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Came Home sets her unforgettable new novel in China during WWII, inspired by true events surrounding the Japanese Army...

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Community Reviews Summary of 416 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 64%
hopeful 48%
inspiring 40%
reflective 34%
challenging 32%
informative 32%
tense 30%
dark 22%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 18%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.02

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