venice_the_vampire's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
a great historical example of “love is natural, hate is learned”.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide and Antisemitism
Moderate: Animal death, Racism, War, Infidelity, Death of parent, Hate crime, Death, and Child abuse
Minor: Bullying and Adult/minor relationship
shyleek's review
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is one of the rare cases where I saw the movie before I read the book. Not surprisingly I like the book better. The story played out in a much more realistic way in the book.
Yes, the narration is childish but it is told from the perspective of a 9 year old boy. I liked that it read from his perspective and not from an adult talking about a nine year old boy.
Seeing these tough issues through a child's eyes reminds us of the lessons we should have learned and honestly as a mom reminded me how much differently my children and I process things.
Yes, the narration is childish but it is told from the perspective of a 9 year old boy. I liked that it read from his perspective and not from an adult talking about a nine year old boy.
Seeing these tough issues through a child's eyes reminds us of the lessons we should have learned and honestly as a mom reminded me how much differently my children and I process things.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide
Minor: Violence and Adult/minor relationship
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