The Old Child and The Book of Words by Susan Bernofsky, Jenny Erpenbeck

The Old Child and The Book of Words

Susan Bernofsky, Jenny Erpenbeck

192 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

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A child is found standing on the street, with an empty bucket in her hand, and no memory of her name, her family or her past. Elsewhere, a girl grows up surrounded by familiar faces - a wet nurse, a piano teacher, a gardener, a best friend and a d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 50%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.47

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