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librarydancer's review against another edition
5.0
Incredibly moving, powerful graphic novel about the journey a young man takes trying to go from Ghana to Europe.
Considered a children's book (best for older kids), but is a timely universal story that is highly recommended reading for adults as well.
Considered a children's book (best for older kids), but is a timely universal story that is highly recommended reading for adults as well.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful book about two brothers trying to make it to Europe. The main focus is on the youngest brother, Ebo. Who finds out his brother has left him to go to Europe and decides no to stay alone any longer (their sister left a long time ago) and go after him. I loved that we have two time lines. The Then when Ebo searches for his brother (and finding him) and the Now with them on a boat searching for sanctuary in Europe. It was a heartbreaking gorgeous book, the ending had me crying so many tears. The art was also gorgeous. I would highly recommend this book to everyone. Bring tissues.
akvolcano's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
sad
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? It's complicated
3.75
ceena's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a hard book to review. It really... I mean, it is fiction because the characters don't exist, but really this is so real, so true, and feels like such an accurate look at the journey many people endure in the hopes to one day be safe.
It is raw, it is sad and hopeful at the same time, and at all times intense because their journey is one of life and death with death having the advantage.
The chapters alternate between the 'now' when Ebo is on a boat in the sea on his way to Italy... they hope, and 'then' which starts from him realizing his brother, Kwame, left him behind to try making his way to Europe. While these chapters may seem like they would be less intense because we know they will make their way to the boat, they really are anything but. Their journey is brutal.
The story is gripping and you can't help but to root for these characters, hoping they will one day be safe.
It is raw, it is sad and hopeful at the same time, and at all times intense because their journey is one of life and death with death having the advantage.
The chapters alternate between the 'now' when Ebo is on a boat in the sea on his way to Italy... they hope, and 'then' which starts from him realizing his brother, Kwame, left him behind to try making his way to Europe. While these chapters may seem like they would be less intense because we know they will make their way to the boat, they really are anything but. Their journey is brutal.
The story is gripping and you can't help but to root for these characters, hoping they will one day be safe.
mollysmith1313's review against another edition
5.0
Such a powerful story so spectacularly told in these illustrations. It tugs on your heart because it should. There are thousands around the world whose journey is partially told in this.
patjarcina's review against another edition
3.0
Jujur buku grafis ini bikin sedih. Ikut ngerasain perjalanan yg capek dari Ghana ke Italy. Terlunta-lunta karena dianggap ilegal. Hfttttt tapi grafisnya bagus bangettttt
hauntedjen's review against another edition
4.0
This graphic novel, aimed at ages 10 and up, tells the story of eleven-year-old Ebo and his older brother Kwame as they leave their village in Ghana to pursue a better life in Europe. The details of their journey, from the kindness of strangers to the dangers of border crossing, were taken from real immigrant experiences.
The book beautifully portrays Ebo as a real boy with talents, dreams, fears, and love. Ebo brings a face to the Faceless Illegal Immigrants our society so eagerly treats as a group instead of as individuals.
The story inspires compassion and I would love to hear a discussion between kids that read it. I wish something like this had been around when I was a kid.
The book beautifully portrays Ebo as a real boy with talents, dreams, fears, and love. Ebo brings a face to the Faceless Illegal Immigrants our society so eagerly treats as a group instead of as individuals.
The story inspires compassion and I would love to hear a discussion between kids that read it. I wish something like this had been around when I was a kid.
brightshiny's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Heartbreaking. I read it to my kids. They read it over and over.
kayleighdewilde's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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? No
3.0