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tatydk's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
whatsherface6's review against another edition
5.0
Almost as good as the Beneath a Scarlet Sky. I think it would have been equal without the children characters. They drove me bonkers!
bookwormwendy's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to this via Audible. Fascinating story, based on real life. It covers a part of World War II and after, events I'd never heard about before. I would definitely recommend it.
bopowell's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
curby's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
slow-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? Yes
4.25
This is an amazing book and based on a true story. Parts of it were edge of your seat adventure and other parts just dragged. There is a lot of religious dialogue which has been mentioned by other reviewers which is okay but becomes very repetitive. I got tired of it honestly. But still a wonderful story!! If you like historical fiction it’s a winner.
kateoneil's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.75
Such a heartbreaking story that was beautifully told. Follows a family burdened under Stalin’s communism hoping for a way to break free together. Graphic descriptions of the horrendous conditions POW had to go through during World War II, but ultimately through their love and faith in one another, they made it to their Green Valley.
kjreading's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
samanthaash_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75