Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

Orphan Train

Christina Baker Kline

8 hours, 35 minutes first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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"Christina Baker Kline is a relentless storyteller. Once she sets her hook and starts reeling you in, struggle becomes counterproductive. The narrative line is too taut, the angler at the other end too skillful." -- Richard Russo Between 1854 and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16,719 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 60%
reflective 51%
hopeful 42%
informative 34%
inspiring 32%
adventurous 25%
challenging 21%
dark 18%
tense 7%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 21%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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