The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry

The Secret Book of Flora Lea

Patti Callahan Henry

500 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional mysterious medium-paced
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"In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,626 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
mysterious 69%
hopeful 57%
sad 38%
adventurous 37%
reflective 33%
inspiring 22%
informative 14%
tense 10%
challenging 9%
dark 6%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 21%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 22% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.02

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