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ritacastro's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
orianymoom's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
the first part dragged on forever and i almost dnf'd several times, but it is well written and played the movie in my head effortlessly. i did not particularly like reading this book, but i think it will stay with me for a while.
coconutlongboi's review against another edition
4.0
(4.25) i thought this book was beautiful i loved it a lot :)
danimcthomas's review against another edition
Just wasn’t gripping me. I didn’t find the characters or stories compelling
kgoody's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
hayese35's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
karenaerts's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sararose_cozy's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
This is one of those books that will stay with you for a long time. It was a bit hard for me to get into it at first. I didn’t understand the story it was trying to tell. It all clicked around Book 3. It reads like short stories that are all interwoven. What I appreciate about this book is that all questions are answered. I don’t feel wanting now that it’s over.
But it’s a hard read. It tells stories of refugees seeking asylum in Europe. Having lived through the arrivals of refugees and seeing how others responded to their arrival, and in turn reading about the other side of it, is astounding.
Although the stories may be fictional, they are so true and real. There are people who have lived this.
I question, why was I allowed to be born in a rich country and knowing only peace while others experience a totally different reality? A lot of moments I had to put the book down and take a breather.
This feels like mandatory reading.
The writing is exquisite. It is so submersive in the details of the setting. Every “book” is written in a different writing style, which is unique.
This is one of those books that will stay with you for a long time. It was a bit hard for me to get into it at first. I didn’t understand the story it was trying to tell. It all clicked around Book 3. It reads like short stories that are all interwoven. What I appreciate about this book is that all questions are answered. I don’t feel wanting now that it’s over.
But it’s a hard read. It tells stories of refugees seeking asylum in Europe. Having lived through the arrivals of refugees and seeing how others responded to their arrival, and in turn reading about the other side of it, is astounding.
Although the stories may be fictional, they are so true and real. There are people who have lived this.
I question, why was I allowed to be born in a rich country and knowing only peace while others experience a totally different reality? A lot of moments I had to put the book down and take a breather.
This feels like mandatory reading.
The writing is exquisite. It is so submersive in the details of the setting. Every “book” is written in a different writing style, which is unique.
danceinrain's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0