Torch by Lyn Miller-Lachmann

305 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical young adult medium-paced
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Three teens struggle to carve out futures for themselves under a totalitarian regime.Czechoslovakia, 1969Seventeen-year-old Pavol has watched his country's freedoms disappear in the wake of the Soviet Union's invasion. He's seen his own dreams dis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
hopeful 66%
adventurous 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.97

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