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Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'
Grave of the Fireflies by James R. Abrams, Akiyuki Nosaka
1 review
wextra's review
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Absolutely mesmerizing tale of survival in the aftermath of World War II, this harrowing tale should bring anyone to pause who has thought ill of survivors and war orphans and their struggles. A really perfect story but definitely not for the faint of heart.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Incest, Excrement, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail