The Midnight News by Jo Baker

The Midnight News

Jo Baker

304 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical mystery romance emotional reflective medium-paced
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It is 1940 and bombs are falling on London. Watching from her attic window, Charlotte sees enemy planes coming in over the city, and her neighbours' homes turn to rubble. Still grieving her beloved brother who never returned from France, Charlotte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
tense 70%
emotional 63%
dark 53%
sad 50%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
adventurous 30%
challenging 23%
inspiring 13%
informative 10%
funny 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 20%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.88

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