The Dutch Orphan by Ellen Keith

The Dutch Orphan

Ellen Keith

352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
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Description

 Amsterdam, 1941. When the Nazis invade Amsterdam, singer Johanna Vos watches in horror as the vibrant music scene she loves is all but erased, her Jewish friends forbidden from performing with her onstage. Alongside her friend Jakob, Johanna help...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 53%
tense 53%
dark 46%
informative 38%
inspiring 30%
reflective 30%
hopeful 23%
challenging 15%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 92%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Average rating

3.94

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