The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin

The Children's Blizzard

Melanie Benjamin

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical reflective medium-paced
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator's Wife comes a story of courage on the prairie, inspired by the devastating storm that struck the Great Plains in 1888, threatening the lives of hundreds of immigrant homesteaders, especial...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,017 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
sad 71%
informative 44%
tense 35%
adventurous 29%
dark 27%
reflective 27%
challenging 25%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 18%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 18% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 46% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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