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emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Beautifully written book about the suffering one faces in the midst of war. The differences when following the pov for Roza as a mother, and Shira as a daughter as young as 5 years old, is the perfect depiction of contradicting yet similar. I love how honest both of them are, to their feelings and the writing of this piece flows so seamlessly with each chapter gripping you tight especially at its last sentences. The longing in this book is prominent, messages are conveyed so beautifully yet innocently. My new favourite. I just feel like the ending is a bit underwhelming, due to the whole book being such a masterpiece. It is less impactful but is definitely not making the book lacking at all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Rape, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Abortion and Suicide attempt
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