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adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A circus train travels throughout Europe, entertaining the crowds with a variety of amazing performers. However the boss, Horace, is an unscrupulous man who hides important documents, only bringing them to attention when it benefits him.
Lena has never been able to walk, due to a disease she had as a baby, but is encouraged by her doctor to try to build her strength. With the help of her father, Theo and her new friend, Alexandre, she embarks on the gruelling task. However, the world has different ideas....
When the second world war breaks out and evolves throughout Europe, the story takes on a different tone, exploring the dangers the train is in and eventually ends badly for some of the characters.
Lena, Theo and Alexandre are all very likable characters, they all have their problems, but they love and respect each other. The confidence they have in each others abilities is beautiful and such a lovely part of this story. The way Amita Parikh has written the characters from different backgrounds and situations, coming together to form such a bond is heart-warming.
The Circus Train is an interesting location and I was never quite sure if it held some kind of magic or not, which made the novel more interesting to me. I loved all the background characters and the descriptions of a sumptuous interior and how richly decorated the carriages were.
Lena has never been able to walk, due to a disease she had as a baby, but is encouraged by her doctor to try to build her strength. With the help of her father, Theo and her new friend, Alexandre, she embarks on the gruelling task. However, the world has different ideas....
When the second world war breaks out and evolves throughout Europe, the story takes on a different tone, exploring the dangers the train is in and eventually ends badly for some of the characters.
Lena, Theo and Alexandre are all very likable characters, they all have their problems, but they love and respect each other. The confidence they have in each others abilities is beautiful and such a lovely part of this story. The way Amita Parikh has written the characters from different backgrounds and situations, coming together to form such a bond is heart-warming.
The Circus Train is an interesting location and I was never quite sure if it held some kind of magic or not, which made the novel more interesting to me. I loved all the background characters and the descriptions of a sumptuous interior and how richly decorated the carriages were.