The Toy Maker by Liam Pieper

The Toy Maker

Liam Pieper

272 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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The Toy Maker by Liam Pieper is a gripping and enlightening novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex family dynamics, historical fiction, and the exploration of the human condition, particularly those who are drawn to stories about the power of secrets, the weight of family legacies, and the enduring impact of the Holocaust.

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'Hugely memorable, The Toymaker is an unflinching examination of the dark instinct for survival that lies in all of us.' Hannah Kent, author of Burial RitesA person is defined by the secrets they keep . . .Adam Kulakov likes his life. He's on the ...

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Community Reviews

3.61
based on 109 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

reflective: 66%

challenging: 33%

emotional: 33%

mysterious: 33%

tense: 33%


Pace

100% of readers chose medium
medium

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose No
No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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