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8 hours, 29 minutes • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781433247507
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 15 May 2008
Description
A writer visits his retired grandparents in Florida to document their experience during the infamous siege of Leningrad. His grandmother won't talk about it, but his grandfather reluctantly consents. The result is the captivating odyssey of two yo...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,757 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
funny 58%
emotional 53%
tense 49%
sad 43%
hopeful 17%
challenging 16%
reflective 15%
informative 12%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 28% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, CannibalismModerate
Antisemitism, Sexual violence, Animal deathMinor
Rape, Excrement, Sexual assault
8 hours, 29 minutes • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781433247507
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 15 May 2008
Description
A writer visits his retired grandparents in Florida to document their experience during the infamous siege of Leningrad. His grandmother won't talk about it, but his grandfather reluctantly consents. The result is the captivating odyssey of two yo...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,757 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
funny 58%
emotional 53%
tense 49%
sad 43%
hopeful 17%
challenging 16%
reflective 15%
informative 12%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 28% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, CannibalismModerate
Antisemitism, Sexual violence, Animal deathMinor
Rape, Excrement, Sexual assault