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saracat's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
slow-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
4.75
When looking for historical fictional novels, it often feels to me like there are two main categories: WWII and non-WWII. Despite it feeling like the historical fiction market is saturated with stories that take place during WWII, this one feels like an important reminder of some of the lessons the world should have already learned then. While at the same time being very focused on the main characters of the book and their personal stories.
The story is told by going back and forth between three women. Focusing on each of them during a different point in the war. Sometimes the connection between the women became clear before explicitly written, but other times it came as a surprise. And there were more points surrounding the main characters that Labuskes was able to keep a secret until the reveal. Yet the puzzle pieces always easily reworked themselves to make the correct picture.
The story is told by going back and forth between three women. Focusing on each of them during a different point in the war. Sometimes the connection between the women became clear before explicitly written, but other times it came as a surprise. And there were more points surrounding the main characters that Labuskes was able to keep a secret until the reveal. Yet the puzzle pieces always easily reworked themselves to make the correct picture.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Genocide, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, and Blood
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