Everyone Brave Is Forgiven
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
448
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1940s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Everyone Brave Is Forgiven by Chris Cleave, set in London during World War II, follows eighteen-year-old Mary North who volunteers to aid the war effort, initially serving as a teacher and later in ambulance services. She navigates complex relationships with Tom Shaw, an education officer, and soldier Alastair Heath, against a backdrop of societal changes, bombings, and personal struggles. The book addresses themes of war, addiction, and racial inclusivity.
Melancholic
Emotional
Romantic
Bittersweet
Mysterious
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Everyone Brave Is Forgiven by Chris Cleave is widely praised for its evocative writing and historical accuracy, capturing the emotional and physical toll of World War II. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and poignant storytelling. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it is a compelling and moving read.
Readers who enjoyed All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr or The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah will be captivated by Everyone Brave Is Forgiven by Chris Cleave. This novel appeals to fans of historical fiction with its WWII setting, complex characters, and richly woven narratives of love and bravery.
52,098 ratings
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448
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1940s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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