The Hessian by Howard Fast

The Hessian

Howard Fast

176 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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The Hessian tells the story of the capture, trial, and execution of a Hessian drummer boy by Americans during the Revolution. At the heart of the story is a Quaker family, who hide the boy after his landing party has been killed in an ambush. Beca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.18

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