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jroy13's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Rape, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War
morethanmylupus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved both the first part with Rosie, who is dealing with these themes in California, and the second part with Helen, who is dealing with these themes in Nazi-occupied Austria. The way the two stories paralleled was wonderful, because it really emphasized the way that some of the things that Nazi's did were still being done here in America both before and after the Nazis. However, I wish the book had gone back and forth between the two narratives. Separating the two reduced some of the impact of the parallels for me.
If you liked this one, consider reading Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, which talks about similar themes.
Graphic: Ableism, Rape, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Medical trauma, and War
ems_rxlibrary's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape and Forced institutionalization
jjsbookcase's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, and Medical trauma
thebookwormkatie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: War
Minor: Child death and Death of parent
raebyday's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Rape, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
sabra327's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Death, Rape, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
thebowandthebook's review
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Child death
kfrickle's review
Graphic: Rape and Forced institutionalization
tltorrez's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Rape