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jankavdm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book is somewhat relatable, although i've not fled a war, as someone who left their country by blood and is faced with the challenges of integrating and creating a home in a new place, i relate on some levels. To be honest, at times I was hesitant to pick the book up and continue reading because the scene I had got to I knew was going to be hard to hear. I shed a couple of tears, in a couple of different places, but what struck me was how quickly I was invested at the beginning of the book, and because of that, how emotional I got at one of the tragedies that happened relatively early in the book. I don't think that can be said for very many books and stories. I thought the little bit of writing before a chapter was a really nice touch, I looked forward to those a lot! It sort of felt like I was reading them with someone else, and that this book wasn't just a story about x, y, and z, it was more like a discussion and analysis of the struggles and topics that come up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Trafficking, and Death of parent
Moderate: Rape and Police brutality
Minor: Racial slurs
sarahsthoughtsonbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I think I spent a good portion of the book not understanding it. Not sure where all the narrative parts were going and how things went together. However soon the interstitials tied together, and helped shift my perspective.
There's so much trauma to deal with, but there's also a bit of joy. Being lost, and wondering if the correct decisions were made. Possibly being mad at fate.
There's so much trauma to deal with, but there's also a bit of joy. Being lost, and wondering if the correct decisions were made. Possibly being mad at fate.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Death of parent, Colonisation, and War
Minor: Car accident and Pandemic/Epidemic