Crooked Heart by Lissa Evans

Crooked Heart

Lissa Evans

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fiction historical emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
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Description

When Noel Bostock--aged ten, no family--is evacuated from London to escape the Nazi bombardment, he lands in a suburb northwest of the city with Vera Sedge--a thirty-six-year-old widow drowning in debts and dependents. Always desperate for money, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 587 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
funny 60%
lighthearted 55%
hopeful 45%
reflective 30%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 20%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
dark 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 33%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.79

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