nyo's review
adventurous
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
abscarlet's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I had read it back in middle school, and was worried that it would be a book I reread and despised because it sounded as if it were written for a middle school audience. However, the language was mature and readable and I enjoyed it even more than I had back then. The historical references were accurate and convincing and the included tragedies made the book that much better. The ending, though sad, was necessary to prove the point of the story, and really wrapped it all together.
bargainsleuth's review against another edition
3.0
What were the publishers thinking? This has to be the worst title for a book. Sam is very much alive until the last three pages of the book.
lexieb's review against another edition
2.0
I was debating over whether to give this two or three stars. For most of the book, I considered it to be pretty good for assigned reading. But then . . . that ending. That ending was dumb as fuck. I'm sorry, but there is no better way to phrase it (or if there is, I don't care to use it). Also, what in the world is with the title? Why would you call a book My Brother Sam is Dead when he doesn't die until the last page? That's like calling Titanic "The Ship is Sinking."
But aside from the ending, this was a pretty decent book. I really liked how realistically the authors portrayed the war, how they made it very plain that neither side is pure and good and perfect. There are many, many shades of gray, and it really makes you question whether you'd have been a Tori or a Patriot if you were in this position.
But aside from the ending, this was a pretty decent book. I really liked how realistically the authors portrayed the war, how they made it very plain that neither side is pure and good and perfect. There are many, many shades of gray, and it really makes you question whether you'd have been a Tori or a Patriot if you were in this position.
mellyjc's review against another edition
3.0
Nice read, some perspective I hadn't seen before, attention to detail in realistic historical fiction appreciated. Didn't 'stand out' to me in remembering anything particular of note.
notriverphoenix's review against another edition
1.0
I absolutly--absolutly H-A-T-E this book----shows how much I just adore Social Studies......hahahahaha=== this book sucked!