i_have_passed_1st_grade's review
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
rparks's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
This is an excellent book for teens and adults. It is thought provoking, fast paced and exciting! It’s important history and has a message that young people today needs to hear!
elieieli's review against another edition
5.0
Este una dintre cărțile mele de suflet. Eram acolo, în Berlinul de Est și ma simteam în pielea personajelor. De fiecare dată când se apropia un moment de maximă tensiune, ma simțeam de parca as fi ascultată la scoala. Carte ca asta nu am mai citit, deși devenise putin banală pe la mijloc, finalul nu se compara. O recomand cu plăcere!
ioana_petreus's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
chloelea03's review
4.0
This book I could not put down. I felt the anger, frustration, fear and grief as I watched their family be ripped apart by the Berlin Wall. It was an insightful historical fiction that showed what life was like for those living in east Germany. Thoughts confined to your own mind, freedom stripped through certain foods, books and even a curfew. My favourite part was actually the connection built between Gerta and her brother. The ending had me on the end of my seat!! I have ONE piece of criticism and that was the end felt so cut off. It all happened so quickly and then that was it. It was done. But I still loved it. I have it 4 stars which is a great book in my eyes!! Wish I read it sooner!
monapearl's review
hopeful
informative
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
kristeo's review
challenging
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
zuuuzy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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