Once We Were Brothers by Ronald H. Balson

13 hours, 26 minutes first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced
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The gripping tale about two boys, once as close as brothers, who find themselves on opposite sides of the Holocaust.Elliot Rosenzweig, a respected civic leader and wealthy philanthropist, is attending a fundraiser when he is suddenly accosted and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,184 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 64%
reflective 40%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%
informative 30%
dark 28%
hopeful 28%
mysterious 23%
challenging 21%
adventurous 9%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 20%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 26% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.08

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