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Everyone Brave Is Forgiven

Chris Cleave
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Everyone Brave Is Forgiven

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Chris Cleave

Everyone Brave Is Forgiven

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1940s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

52,098 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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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.

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Who Should Read Everyone Brave Is Forgiven?

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.

4.0

52,098 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1940s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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