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333 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781681374031
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 21 January 2020
Description
From the author of The Door, a beloved coming-of-age tale set in WWII-era Hungary.Abigail, the story of a headstrong teenager growing up during World War II, is the most beloved of Magda Szab 's books in her native Hungary. Gina is the only child ...
Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
reflective 42%
adventurous 40%
tense 40%
sad 35%
dark 23%
funny 23%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 17%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 7%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Character: 24% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
BullyingModerate
Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuseMinor
War, Fatphobia
333 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781681374031
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 21 January 2020
Description
From the author of The Door, a beloved coming-of-age tale set in WWII-era Hungary.Abigail, the story of a headstrong teenager growing up during World War II, is the most beloved of Magda Szab 's books in her native Hungary. Gina is the only child ...
Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
reflective 42%
adventurous 40%
tense 40%
sad 35%
dark 23%
funny 23%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 17%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 7%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Character: 24% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
BullyingModerate
Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuseMinor
War, Fatphobia