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readwithharry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
But, that is what makes this book GOLDEN. It addresses the impact of WWII on children in a way that is easy to understand and engage with, but is still sophisticated enough to make my list of favourite literary fiction.
I have NEVER forgotten this story, partly because Michelle Magorian creates a world that is so real you can almost touch it.
Utter, beautiful, heartbreaking perfection.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Death
bronzestars'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
4.75
Graphic: Death and Medical trauma
Moderate: Child death, Physical abuse, Vomit, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Suicide, and Death of parent
chellski's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Antisemitism, and War
Moderate: Vomit, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
becca9849's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and War
Minor: Bullying, Mental illness, Excrement, Vomit, Antisemitism, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
rachelizx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Abandonment
Moderate: Confinement, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail