Violets by Alex Hyde

Violets

Alex Hyde

256 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad fast-paced
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Description

A moving, lyrical debut novel of motherhood, loss and the interconnected lives of two women during the dying days of the Second World War.

Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 72%
sad 54%
hopeful 36%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
dark 7%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 4%
tense 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.95

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