When The World Was Ours: A book about finding hope in the darkest of times by Liz Kessler

When The World Was Ours: A book about finding hope in the darkest of times

Liz Kessler with Willow Nash (Narrator), Tom Lawrence (Narrator)

7 hours first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional slow-paced
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When The World Was Ours: A book about finding hope in the darkest of times by Liz Kessler is a heartwarming and challenging novel that is a perfect fit for readers who appreciate stories of resilience, the unbreakable bonds of friendship, and the transformative power of love, particularly those who enjoy historical fiction and are looking for a story that will leave them feeling uplifted and inspired.

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Three friends. Two sides. One memory. Vienna. 1936. Three young friends - Leo, Elsa and Max - spend a perfect day together, unaware that around them Europe is descending into a growing darkness, and that events soon mean that they will be cruelly ...

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Community Reviews

4.45
based on 751 reviews

Moods

sad: 89%

emotional: 88%

dark: 55%

challenging: 32%

informative: 30%

reflective: 26%

tense: 26%

inspiring: 17%

hopeful: 13%

adventurous: 10%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

41% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
30% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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