The Orphan's Tale by Pam Jenoff

The Orphan's Tale

Pam Jenoff

369 pages • first pub 2017 (view editions) user-added

fiction historical literary emotional slow-paced
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The Orphan's Tale is ideal for readers drawn to emotionally charged historical narratives that explore unexpected bonds formed under duress and the resilience of women during wartime.

Description

Sixteen-year-old Noa has been cast out in disgrace after becoming pregnant by a Nazi soldier and being forced to give up her baby. She lives above a small rail station, which she cleans in order to earn her keep. When Noa discovers a boxcar contai...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 5,290 reviews

Moods

emotional: 87%

sad: 74%

tense: 40%

dark: 37%

adventurous: 31%

hopeful: 25%

inspiring: 25%

challenging: 23%

reflective: 22%

informative: 18%

mysterious: 7%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

15% of readers chose fast
71% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
38% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

84% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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