The Winter Orphans by Kristin Beck

The Winter Orphans

Kristin Beck

416 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional inspiring sad medium-paced
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A poignant and ultimately triumphant novel based on the incredible true story of children who braved the formidable danger of guarded, wintry mountain passes in France to escape the Nazis, from the acclaimed author of Courage, My Love.Southern Fra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
hopeful 58%
sad 58%
inspiring 52%
tense 47%
adventurous 41%
challenging 29%
dark 11%
informative 11%
reflective 11%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 16%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

4.24

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