A Train to Moscow by Elena Gorokhova

A Train to Moscow

Elena Gorokhova

315 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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In post–World War II Russia, a girl must reconcile a tragic past with her hope for the future in this powerful and poignant novel about family secrets, passion and loss, perseverance and ambition. In a small, provincial town behind the Iron Curta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

sad 74%
emotional 72%
reflective 46%
dark 38%
challenging 33%
informative 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 17%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 35%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 26% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.55

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