Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

Lilac Girls

Lilac Girls #1

Martha Hall Kelly

496 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - For readers of The Nightingale and Sarah's Key, inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this remarkable debut novel reveals the power of unsung women to change history in their quest for love, freedom, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,403 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 73%
dark 57%
informative 41%
inspiring 35%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
hopeful 28%
reflective 27%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 30% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 38% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.17

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