The Good Doctor of Warsaw by Elisabeth Gifford

The Good Doctor of Warsaw

Elisabeth Gifford

352 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad slow-paced
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Set in the ghettos of wartime Warsaw, this is a sweeping, poignant, and heartbreaking novel inspired by the true story of one doctor who was determined to protect two hundred Jewish orphans from extermination. Deeply in love and about to marry, st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 72%
informative 50%
reflective 44%
inspiring 33%
hopeful 27%
challenging 22%
dark 22%
tense 11%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 29%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | N/A: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

4.09

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