markwillnevercry's review
3.5
This book was really good at displaying the challenges of being an illegal immigrant coming from Africa to Europe, however, for some reason there is no talk of deportation when you arrive to the Europe and this was written by three white men, even tho there was some influence of real stories. I would say that this one was good, but there are probably similar stories told by people who actually went through it.
Graphic: Miscarriage, Gun violence, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content
mlottermoser's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Heart breaking story of two brothers trying to make their way to Europe for a better life. A middle grade graphic novel that doesn’t shy away from the dangers these hopeful people endure.
Graphic: Trafficking and Death
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Murder, Death of parent, Gun violence, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
ekmoore11's review
dark
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
3.5
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
robinks's review against another edition
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
The story and characters are gripping, especially “Journey” at the end. While a work of fiction, there is a lot to be learned about the difficulties and trauma migrants face in journeying to a new place. However, it doesn’t feel right to me that it was written and illustrated by 3 white men…
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Confinement, Deportation, War, Trafficking, Alcoholism, and Miscarriage
hmbk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Grief, Murder, Gun violence, and War
Minor: Miscarriage, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Blood
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