This Rebel Heart by Katherine Locke

This Rebel Heart

Katherine Locke

448 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ magical realism young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced
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This Rebel Heart by Katherine Locke is a captivating read for fans of historical fiction, magical realism, and LGBTQIA+ stories, particularly those who appreciate tales of revolution, self-discovery, and the power of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.

Description

The Fountains of Silence meets Spinning Silver in this rollicking tale set amid the 1956 Hungarian revolution in post-WWII Communist Budapest from Sydney Taylor Honor winner Katherine Locke.In the middle of Budapest, there is a river. Csilla knows...

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Community Reviews

3.9
based on 486 reviews

Moods

emotional: 82%

sad: 55%

dark: 48%

inspiring: 35%

challenging: 34%

hopeful: 33%

tense: 33%

informative: 28%

reflective: 25%

adventurous: 23%

mysterious: 16%

funny: 1%


Pace

4% of readers chose fast
74% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
66% of readers chose A mix
16% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

87% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

84% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

79% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

38% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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